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GIS Summer Student Position - 2010

The Town of Qualicum Beach is accepting applications for a summer student for a Geographic Information System (GIS) Assistant position. The assistant may research, create, edit and maintain spatial and related attribute data; maintain records of data-creation methods; analyze data; generate maps and tables; and prepare summary reports as required. GPS equipment will be used in the field to provide positioning information. The assistant may perform quality control checks to confirm and improve the accuracy of stored data.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

-          Knowledge of principles and practices of GIS, databases, and mapping

-          Excellent keyboarding and computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, including Access

-          Familiarity with scanners and raster file formats

-          Demonstrated ability with Autodesk software and file formats

Optional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

-          Knowledge of municipal property and utility systems

-          Knowledge of Mapguide Enterprise and/or Mapguide OpenSource

-          Programming skills, specifically .NET and C#

-          Knowledge of GPS practices and procedures

Applications are being accepted immediately and will be received until a successful candidate is found.

Wage: To Be Determined

How to Apply:

Send resume and cover letter marked “GIS Assistant” by any of the following methods to:

ATTN: Arnold Schwabe, GIS/IT/Engineering Technician

Mail:

Town of Qualicum Beach

201 – 660 Primrose ST

PO Box 130

Qualicum Beach BC  V9K 1S7

Fax: 1.250.752.1243

Email: aschwabe@qualicumbeach.com

            Cover letters and resumes will only be accepted in MS Word or PDF format.