Junior Geographic Information Systems GIS Technician - Summer Student
Junior Geographic Information Systems GIS Technician - Summer Student
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Job Description
COMPETITION: 202524
POSITION TYPE:Casual
TERM: to August 31 2025
SCHEDULE: Fulltime 75 hours biweekly)
COMPETITION CLOSE DATE:Open Until Filled
FIRST RESUME REVIEW DATE: Ongoing See To Apply section below for more information.
ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)
IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canadas oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion not including vast land holdings IRC is responsible for corporate investment land management and a broad range of social cultural and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery manufacturing property management transportation and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.
Since its inception IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery community development investment and operating business divisions all managed by a single back office the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding healing and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.
JOB SUMMARY
Working with the IRCs Innovation Inuvialuit Science and Climate Change Division (ISCC) this position provides a unique experience to learn about participatory mapping projects and designing online geospatial platforms to meet diverse user needs. You will work closely with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator and other ISCC team members on different tasks to support IRCs mapping projects with a particular focus on the Inuvialuit Place Names Project cataloging data data preprocessing and analysis. Additionally you will have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing with the GIS Coordinator to gain additional experience with GIS tools cartography methodologies and applications of GIS within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR). The employment term and weekly commitment will be flexible for this opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be/have:
EDUCATION
Grade 12 Diploma and/or Secondary School diploma with an interest in computer science data and research mapping and/or science.
EXPERIENCE
Interest and/or knowledge about data and research
Summarizing documents and writing reports
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and has experience inputting information into Word Excel and conducting basic analysis or chart generation
Good computer skills
Strong problemsolving skills and critical thinking skills
Knowledge or experience of data visualization techniques (maps infographics charts)
Experience with GIS software (ESRI applications QGIS etc) is considered an asset however is not required
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
SelfReliant
Eagerness to learn
Good interpersonal relationships
Ability to work in teams or as an individual
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Punctual and reliable
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.
We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA); please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
- The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- This role is based in our Inuvik office.
- An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
- Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
- If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process please contact us at to let us know how we can assist you.
- We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.
WHAT WE OFFER
Vacationbenefits: We provide eligible employees with vacation pay at a rate of 4 on each biweekly pay.
Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
For more information about our organization go to
Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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