Chippewa of the Thames First Nation is accepting applications for the position of:

GIS Technician

REPORTS TO: Treaty, Lands and Environment (TLE) Director; Senior Environment Officer
DEPARTMENT: Treaty, Lands and Environment (TLE)
LOCATION: Band Office, 320 Chippewa Road, Muncey Ontario
TERM: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am- 4:30pm EST
RATE OF PAY: $25.00-$30.00/hr
POSTING DATE: May 22, 2025
CLOSING DATE: June 12, 2025

Summary:
Do you have education and experience with Geographic Information Systems? Are you an Indigenous Person and/or do you have interest or experience working with a local First Nation on mapping initiatives? Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented GIS Technician to support the Department of Treaties, Lands, and Environment in implementing community-oriented projects. The incumbent will assist in developing and supporting mapping projects, including sub-watershed mapping, nature-based solutions for phosphorous management, species at risk mapping, community and regional land use planning, and other initiatives as identified by the department. The ideal candidate will possess strong GIS knowledge and be capable of applying GIS principles to design and implement applied research for community-focused projects.

Responsibilities:
• Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic data from various sources.
• Create and maintain accurate GIS databases.
• Produce high-quality maps and data visualizations for reporting and decision-making purposes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to assess project requirements and provide geospatial solutions.
• Conduct spatial analysis and geoprocessing tasks using industry-standard GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Prepare reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to staff, council, and the community.