GIS TECHNICIAN NEEDED for multidisciplinary research and natural resource management consulting team. Manning, Cooper and Associates Ltd. provides applied landscape and wildlife habitat management for a variety of industry, government and private sector clients. Services include science-based solutions for integrated resource management issues, environmental impact assessments, wildlife inventories, and best management practices/planning associated with rare, regionally important, and at-risk wildlife species and habitats.
Location: Prince George, British Columbia Job responsibilities and duties include: utilizing your proficient GIS and database skills to assemble spatial data, assist in mapping wildlife and habitat inventories, and complete analyses of spatial data integrated from multiple sources. Qualifications: Working knowledge of ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcEditor) versions 9.x or higher as well familiarity with ArcView 3.x Aptitude for MS Access Geodatabase development, integration, and spatial data analyses. Previous experience working with land use and multivariate datasets. In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the best candidate for this position will also: Have an ecological background Be detail oriented Be able to solve problems Work well independently and as part of a team Have completed or currently enrolled in biological sciences, natural resource science, or forest science technician training/education Salary: Commensurate with experience, starting at $3000CDN/month. Unfortunately, MCA Ltd. cannot offer remuneration of moving expenses. Employment Period: March 1st to August 31, 2007; permanent extension probable depending on performance. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume, on or before February 16, 2007, by email, to Aaron Deans at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with 'GIS Technician" in the subject line. Only potential candidates will be contacted. All eligible individuals will be kept on file for future considerations.
