Full-time Term position 1 Year
Under the direction of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager, this position supports the Treaty, Lands and Resources Department by providing assistance with GPS field inventory, creating technical ‘how-to’ documents, researching historical records for geographic context, editing and maintaining the GIS database, and creating various map products.
Duties:
- Researches Musqueam traditional territory maps and records using library sources and the Internet
- Digitizing and translating First Nations maps obtained from various sources
- Ability to scan and print large map images
- Editing and maintenance of map and tabular data from the GIS database (knowledge of MS Access and MS Excel is essential)
- Field work – ability to traverse terrain to collect GPS data
- Assists in the design, development and creation of databases, maps and other related projects
- Ability to communicate effectively to educate and train new users of GIS and other database systems
- Ability to maintain and update metadata associated with the GIS database
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Desire to learn new software and technologies related to mapping and GIS development
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, associates and the general public
- Knowledge of graphic design software is beneficial (Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator)
Qualifications:
Skill and knowledge usually attained by successful completion of secondary school and post-secondary programs related to computer databases, library or archival technicians; or an equivalent combination of skill, knowledge, and experience.
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and experience of similar program delivery in the context of Musqueam or First Nations culture and history.
- Ability to use tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Well developed analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to work with related hardware and software.
- Must be able to contribute to team tasks and work independently when required.
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a covering letter and resume, to:
Human Resources,
Musqueam Indian Band,
6735 Salish Drive,
Vancouver, BC, V6N 4C4.
Email: hradmin@musqueam.bc.ca Include the position title in the subject line.
Fax: 604-263-4212
The closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2007