Obishikokaang Resource Corporation (ORC) employs an IT Manager and GIS Technician to manage the Corporation’s Geographic Information System.

The IT Manager/GIS Technician’s responsibilities include:

• Design, development and management of the ArcGIS server geodatabase
• Management of the Geographic Information System
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to operational and planning teams for information technology needs
• Sourcing new technology
• Providing relevant training, optimizing workflows and budgeting related to IT
• Performing complex mapping and data analysis tasks, including spatial analysis, geo-processing, developing scripts and models
• Supporting other staff engaged in the management and processing of data for analysis and reporting
• Production and maintenance of operational map templates
• GPS management

Job requirements:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in forestry and/or information technology (IT) / Geographic Information System (GIS)
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ GIS experience
• Geo-processing, server management, SQL and Arc Workstation experience
• Knowledge of Ontario Forest Management Planning requirements
• Extensive programing, spatial analysis and database knowledge
• Ability to manage and deliver information services to forestry management teams

Experience maintaining the integrity of information databases and information systems