GIS TechnicianClassification: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: $30.00 - $34.00 HourlyLocation: Williams Lake and six Tŝilhqot'in CommunitiesDeadline: Until Filled The GIS Technician requires a broad technical knowledge of geography and geographic concepts as well as data management skills. The GIS Technician reports to the GIS Team Lead. The GIS Technician will participate in map design, and spatial analysis related to nen (Water, Lands & Resources) planning, cumulative effects, and operational mapping. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team implementing strategies to progress the Tŝilhqot'in Nation's title and rights under the Gwets'en Nilt'i Pathway Agreement and Nenqay Deni Accord.The Tŝilhqot'in Nation is a world leader in advancing Indigenous title and rights, as demonstrated by the landmark Aboriginal Title Declaration from the Supreme Court of Canada in 2014. The Nation is implementing a groundbreaking tripartite framework agreement (Gwets'en Nilt'i Pathway Agreement) with the goal of transforming the fundamental relationship between the Tŝilhqot'in Nation and the Federal and Provincial Crown governments. The Tsilhqot'in Stewardship and Nen Teams are important participants in the effective transition of lands and resource management and decision-making to the Nation, and to build off the commitments and work identified in the agreements signed with BC and Canada since 2014.Key ResponsibilitiesWork cooperatively and collaboratively with the GIS team, Stewardship department, and Nen (land use planning) department to conduct geoprocessing and querying of spatial data, using a variety of GIS programs,Complete map layout design and production with a diverse range of themes (primarily land-use),Follow established cartographic principles and standards, using appropriate symbology and classification methods to enhance readability,Generate reports from geographic databases and related systems, to meet the needs of the organizationWork independently, troubleshoot mapping issues as they arise, have good time management skills and manage several projects simultaneouslyOther duties as requiredEducation and ExperienceMust have minimum two year diploma in GIS from a recognized institutionMust have minimum two years of work experience in a technical position in a GIS environmentMust have experience with ESRI products (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)Must have Bachelor's degree in planning-, science-, forestry-, mining- or lands-related fields, e.g. Natural Resource Management, Land Use Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or the right combination of experience and educationExperience with MicroSoft Excel, ArcGIS Online, ArcCollector, Survey123, and MicroSoft Access and/or Python would be an assetKnowledge of the Tsilhqot'in territory would be an assetExperience with land use planning and/or cumulative effects would be an assetAbility to maintain confidentiality and be respectful of traditional practicesStrong initiative, and commitment to successExcellent research, analysis and problem-solving skillsWorking ConditionsTravel may be requiredManual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardwareOvertime as requiredLifting or moving up to 50lbs may be required HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 with some flexibility to attend community events outside of regular work hours.Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to:Jenai NolinHuman Resources Generalist & RecruitmentTŝilhqot'in National Government1729 South Lakeside DriveWilliams Lake, BC V2G 3A9Email: [email protected] those invited to interview will be contacted.Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - Section 16(1) Canadian Human Rights Act.