COMPENSATION: $26-$32 HOURLY DOE

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is looking for a GIS Specialist based out of Prince George, BC. At Forsite, we don’t just work together – we support, challenge, and grow together. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

WHO WE ARE

Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors.
We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company.
We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you’re looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you’ll fit right in.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply!

Must have:

• A Degree or Diploma and Advanced Certificate in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent demonstratable experience
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related experience with the B.C. Forest Industry
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS tools and Trimble Forestry’s Land Resource Manager
• Experience in the use of all types of remote sensing data
• A solid technical understanding of databases and Microsoft Office™ applications
• An understanding B.C. Forest Management practices

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The GIS Specialist is responsible for providing a wide range of geospatial services for the creation of GIS products to support our forest operations.

AS A GIS SPECIALIST YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• GPS data downloading and processing
• Data analysis and reporting
• Maintenance of Geodatabases
• Production of operational maps and products
• Performance of quality assurance and tracking