GIS Student
Job No:
EXT2633
Location:
Penticton, BC
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a temporary, full-time GIS Student to join the Information Services team.
The temporary, full-time position will act in a data and application support role, with a special focus on supporting our Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This role will provide hands-on experience in GIS data management and the development of low/no-code applications.
Reporting to the GIS Coordinator, the GIS Student will be responsible for:
- Dashboards and Applications: Assisting in updating and modernizing our EOC dashboards and applications.
- Web Apps Migration: Supporting simple migrations and updates of existing web applications.
- EOC Support: Providing backup support for the EOC during staff shortages.
- Foundational Data Preparation: Assisting in preparing and cleaning data for future projects.
Qualifications:
- Hold “Student” status meaning that the individual must be attending, just completed or returning to school, college, or university.
- Currently enrolled in a GIS, Computer Science, Data Science, or related program.
- Experience with GIS software (such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar).
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Experience working with the public and providing customer service.
- Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Ability to work on a number of concurrent tasks with deadline pressures.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence and clear driver's abstract.
- Flexibility to work weekends.
This temporary, full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The wage for the position is $26.26 per hour (January-June) and $26.39 (July-December), plus 15% in lieu of all benefits.
Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Thursday May 28, 2026
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.