Details:
POSITION OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for a GIS Intern to join our team in Port Alberni, BC on a 4 month contract.
What You’ll Do: The GIS Intern plays a critical role in supporting short and long-term forestry planning decisions. Working as part of the Inventory and Analysis team, the GIS Intern will be highly adept at managing and analyzing large spatial data sets, at automating complex tasks and at providing succinct visualizations, maps, summaries and reports to facilitate informed decision making.
Work Environment: This position is to be performed remotely or in-person from our office in Port Alberni, BC. All COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our employees
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake geoprocessing and editing tasks in the ESRI software suite.
- Maintain, edit, upload and report on data within Western’s Forestry Management System.
- Automate repetitive tasks using Python, Model Builder and/or SQL.
- Produce high-quality maps and visual representations of analysis products.
WESTERN OVERVIEW
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in a Post-secondary degree or diploma in GIS from a recognized and accredited institution is preferred.
- Documented training with current GIS software and programming languages.
- Understanding of forestry requirements and challenges.
- Registration or eligibility for professional accreditation is preferred.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Strong skills in geomatics including editing, mapping, geo-processing, querying and reporting;
- Automation and programming skills using Python, Model Builder and/or SQL;
- Expertise using the ESRI software suite of tools;
- Experience working with LiDAR point cloud and raster data, ortho imagery;
- Skills in database management using SQL Server and/or Oracle;
- Understanding of forest management and land use planning, including uploading, editing and querying data from Forest Management Systems such as - - Trimble Resources, TFM or LRM;
- Demonstrated skills in project management