Student, GIS

Opportunity

Duties

• Act as the first point of contact for staff GIS issues and queries by phone and email.
• Troubleshoot basic GIS problems, including map updates, remotely and in person.
• Follow and update GIS process documentation and create documentation with IT staff where needed.
• Receive, log and manage internal staff calls and emails; escalate unresolved calls to the appropriate GIS team member.
• Deploy hardware by physically removing and installing computers at primary and remote sites; occasional weekend work may be required.

Candidate qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary programme in Information Technology, Geography, GIS, Geomatics or a closely related field.
• Minimum 0–3 years of related experience with GIS tools and technologies and ESRI GIS software products.
• Experience editing and maintaining spatial data; versioned editing experience is an asset.
• Relevant tools listed include ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps, ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS Server, FME, ArcSDE, Spatial Analyst, Model Builder, Geocortex and Python.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and knowledge of laptops, PCs, printers, iPhones and Windows systems are assets; Office 365 is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, routine decision-making and excellent verbal and written communication are sought.
• Successful candidates must pass a criminal record check and provide proof of qualifications.

Pay

• The position pays $21.18–$26.48 per hour, based on a 35-hour work week.

Workplace

• The role includes physical computer installation at primary and remote sites, as well as GIS troubleshooting both remotely and in person.

Application deadline

• Applications are accepted until October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.