POSITION: GIS Officer                 

DEPARTMENT: Information Services                   

COMPETITION #: 2025-015         

LOCATION: Timmins                     

TERM:   Full-Time           

CLOSING DATE: March 24, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cree Geomatics Department is for the benefit of all the Mushkegowuk Council departments and our member First Nation’s programs that can use GIS technology and Information Management. Under the supervision of the Director and as a member of Cree Geomatics team, the incumbent will support the development of programming and services.

The incumbent’s thorough experience and/or knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS is essential for this position as is a knowledge of Information Management. Communication and presentation skills and the ability to speak Cree are considered an asset as the incumbent will be interacting and supporting our member First Nation communities.

The primary duties will include presentation development and delivery, data management, and travel to Mushkegowuk communities to give support. Secondary duties will include providing supportive mapping data and analysis upon request, and other projects related to comprehensive planning and resource activities.

REQUIREMENTS

·   University Degree or College Diploma or GIS, Geography, Environmental Studies or related field and/or related work experience

·   Thorough knowledge of ESRI GIS software and technology related to GIS

·   Knowledge and skill using computer hardware, software and printers

·   Organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, writing skills for documentation, presentations

·   Ability to speak Cree is considered a valuable asset

·   Willingness to travel to Mushkegowuk First Nations to provide GIS support

·   Knowledge of the culture of First Nations, along with an understanding of their aspirations, socio-economic needs, stewardship values, and history

·   Have a valid (class G) Ontario driver’s licence

·   A strong desire to develop a working knowledge of land and resource issues affecting First Nations

·   Ability to work as part of a team, and communicate effectively with a diversity of people including First Nation staff and members 

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

ü Health and Dental Benefits

ü Employee and Family Assistance Program

ü Matched Pension Contributions

ü Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-015 no later than 4:00 PM on March 24, 2025 to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                                        

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.