GIS Technician Contract
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Job Location:
North Vancouver - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
North Vancouver BC New Westminster BC or Calgary AB.
About Hatfield:
Hatfield a proudly Canadian company has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canadas Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.
We are seeking a GIS Technician to join our Remote Sensing and Geomatics team in our North Vancouver Calgary or New Westminster office for either a 3 or 4 month contract starting as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Support Hatfields multi-disciplinary teams of environmental scientists hydrologists hydrogeologists wildlife and marine biologists and remote sensing scientists with map and spatial data analysis requirements.
Produce high quality cartographic products and CAD drawings using ESRI suite of tools and/or Autodesk for fieldwork planning reports and presentations.
Support field crews with mobile data collection solutions using GPS-enabled devices and applications (e.g. ESRI Field Maps).
Conduct spatial data manipulations tasks (data capture conversion and translation).
Design and implement data integration and spatial analysis of various vector and raster data sets from multiple sources (e.g. GPS data topographic and bathymetric data satellite imagery etc.) to produce tabular and map products.
Develop and maintain geodatabases and perform various data management duties such as data archiving and cleanup.
Support data presentation and dissemination through web-based mapping tools (e.g. ArcGIS Online).
Streamline geoprocessing where possible through scripting and automation.
Education and Experience:
Completed or pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Geography GIS Computer Science or other GIS related field.
Proficient in ESRI suite of programs ( ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Desktop Field Maps and ArcGIS Online) including extensions such Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst.
Knowledge of GIS data standards projections and coordinate systems.
Knowledge of federal provincial and global datasets and repositories for GIS data.
Other Assets/Skills:
Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal and written) and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
A self-starter with a passion for continuous learning to advance personal and company goals and objectives.
A passion to advance sustainable development throughapplication of geospatial technologies and analytics.
Whats in it for You
Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging:
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity inclusiveness and diversity irrespective of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights cultures interests and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.
How to Apply:
To apply please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email:. Please indicate GIS Technician in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Salary range: $27/hr to $38/hr. Please be advised that in the course ofour assessment of your qualifications we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- ArcGIS
- Mac Os
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Python
- Data Collection
- CAD
- Project Leadership
- Drafting
- ArcView
- Autocad
About Company
Hatfield Consultants provide high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world, in Canada, Indonesia and Botswana.
