Role objectives

Geospatial Information Technician is responsible for delivery of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) & development of GIS applications, services & products, specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Compile large scale operation maps & small scale briefing / report maps.
• Perform collecting processes & evaluate geographic data including vector, raster & thematic data.
• Design, develop, maintain & use spatial databases as well as spatial data management tools.
• Design symbology, templates & other related cartographic & geovisualization products.
• Conduct spatial & terrain analysis studies & the prediction of the effects of terrain, weather & situations on the mission’s operations.
• Generate 3D visualization products.
• Produce & maintain web map services & web map applications.
• Oversee the performing of Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC / QA) on all products generated & disseminated by the section, including procedures on all extracted features & retrieved parameters, geo data & maps.
• Conduct satellite imagery processing for remote sensing projects & tasks, i.e. image interpretation, analysis, image classification, rectification, feature extraction, photogrammetric models, etc.
• Planning & overview of field surveys for geospatial data collection & truth verification.
• Ensure the archiving of geographic data & maintaining the mission’s geo database system.
• Ensure that data security, data acquisition & data share policies are in place.
• Ensure the archiving & maintenance of map production & map catalogues.
• Assist in the incorporation of innovative technologies in geospatial & remote sensing products & services, i.e. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR) (AR – MR – VR), etc.
• Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Key competencies
• Excellent practical & theoretical geospatial information related skills.
• At least 3 years working experience in GIS, remote sensing & image analysis.
• Experience in using remote sensing software such as ERDAS imagine, ERDAS LPS, etc.
• Experience in using open source GIS software & ArcGIS (desktop, server & online applications), experience in PostgreSQL, SQL server enterprise, model builder, geocortex.
• Experience in spatial database management.
• Skills using graphic design software is an asset.
• Skills in the use & application of innovative technologies including AI & XR & related software is an asset.
• Fluency in English, both written & oral, is required.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Driving licence suitable to drive 4 X 4 vehicles.
• Excellent client orientation.