GIS Technician

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has an exciting GIS Technician opportunity in the Forest Service Branch, located in Prince Albert.

The ministry takes a team-based approach to protect Saskatchewan’s environment for the wellbeing of the province, its people, and its future.

We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities, protect our air, land, water, and habitat.

We are committed to providing superior citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

As the GIS Technician you will:

• Manage data capture activities for GIS applications ensuring appropriate technology and protocols are used for data capture (e.g., digitizing, attribute entry) to create custom maps and other spatial data products for a wide variety of project applications;
• Design and develop workflow models for business processes that use multiple spatial and business datasets to produce output datasets and maps using various tools (e.g. ArcGIS software and extensions);
• Utilize GIS tools and data to spatially analyze and audit datasets to identify potential data gaps, overlaps and other errors;
• Analyze data from online systems by constructing SQL queries to extract data and prepare statistical reports and maps as required;
• Design and develop scripts and routines to automate the process of creating spatial datasets (e.g., shapefiles and geodatabase feature classes) from information stored in business databases and to automate repetitive geoprocessing tasks used in GIS analysis and the production of maps;
• Develop processes and documented procedures for the transfer, conversion, import and management of spatial and attribute data;
• Ensure that spatial data and map products created by the branch/ministry adheres to applicable standards; and
• Foster a productive, effective, healthy, and respectful work environment.
• The ideal candidate will have:
• Knowledge of the principles of geographic information systems;
• Ability to manage multiple projects by prioritizing work, multi-tasking and adapting to changing priorities; and
• Ability to use Microsoft software - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Typically, the knowledge required for this position would be acquired through a technical diploma or undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems.

What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
• An inclusive work environment;
• Professional development opportunities.

The beautiful City of Prince Albert is the third largest city in the province and is situated on the North Saskatchewan River in Central Saskatchewan.

The City rests on the south bank of the river, which divides the province's aspen parkland from the boreal forest on the north bank.

To learn more about Prince Albert visit: Move to Prince Albert! - City of Prince Albert (citypa.ca)