CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION – Science & Environment Junior GIS Technician This is a sample job description for an entry level position. It is based on actual job postings within Cooperative Education. Fictitious company details and contact names have been used. Company Name: Ministry of the Green Outside Contact: Simon Egon, Human Resources 2965 South Fraser Way, Vancouver, BC Job Title: Junior GIS Technician Company Description: The main role of Business Solutions Branch, Land Information Services Division, Ministry of Green Outside is to provide effective delivery of science-based land, resource and geographical information. GIS has been used since 1992 and now has a wealth of data, software and experienced staff to help people find information and make decision about natural resource management and land use. The coop student hired would work with both Land-Use planners and Biologists to develop maps and provide analysis. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for carrying our GIS operations Updating, editing, translation, topology building, structuring and verification of data for the regional resource database, and other data required for input to the regional GIS database. Conduct spatial analysis and develop statistical reports. Cartographic composition of hard copy maps and other GIS products Update and maintain data dictionary/meta data for regional data holdings Requirements/Qualifications: Knowledge and understanding of GIS principles, cartography and mapping systems Training and Experience with ArcInfo, ArcView, and ArcGIS software Familiarity and commitment to practice effective data management procedures Ability to interact and work with others and communicate effectively Good organizational skills and attention to detail Familiarity with UNIX operating systems, Oracle and SQL or other relational database management systems (RDBMS) an asset but not required