GIS Technician (Internship/Co-op)

GIS Technician (Internship / Co-op) Sebastian Farms Locations: Oliver/Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada Spend your time supporting a multi vineyard mapping initiative by combining field based GNSS data collection with GIS processing to produce accurate, well documented geospatial products for internal operational use. The GIS Technician will conduct structured field surveys to capture vineyard block boundaries and infrastructure across our estate vineyards in the Okanagan, Kootenay, and Similkameen Valleys. Responsibilities include collecting raw data, ground truthing existing datasets, validating spatial information, and recording consistent metadata and field notes. Sebastian Farms is a family owned, vineyard operation growing premium organic grapes for a collection of our wineries throughout the Okanagan Valley. Our operation spans across valley with vineyards located in Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Naramata, Oliver, Osoyoos, and the Similkameen Valley. Our viticulture program is dedicated to growing premium quality grapes, infusing sustainability into every aspect of our vineyards, and investing in the Canadian wine region. A Day in the Life of Our Summer GIS Tech * Collect vineyard block boundaries and infrastructure features using GNSS field equipment. * Conduct ground-truthing to verify and improve existing spatial datasets. * Perform flag staking on properties * Maintain accurate field notes and metadata during all surveys. * Support vineyard planting initiatives * Validate, clean, and QA/QC spatial datasets. * Reproject and standardize spatial data according to organizational GIS standards. * Maintain structured data organization, metadata, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. * Support map production, reporting, and internal communication. * Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing collaboration with GIS, viticulture, and vineyard development teams. What You Bring: * Must be comfortable working outdoors, working alone, and under various weather conditions. * Having or working towards a degree, diploma, or certificate in a certified GIS, geodesy, geomatics, geography, environmental science, or related academic program. * Proficiency with the ArcGIS Suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps). * Understanding of spatial analysis concepts, coordinate systems, projections, geodesy, and GNSS fundamentals. * Valid driver's license and transportation * Ability to operate an ATV or comfortable with learning to do so (training will be provided) What’s In It for You: * Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour * Comprehensive training and access to extensive wine knowledge * Work closely with GIS specialists, viticulture staff, and vineyard development professionals in a collaborative and growth-oriented spirit. * Discounts on tours, experiences, tastings, and restaurants at our estate wineries including Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, Road 13 Vineyards, Red Barn Winery, Liquidity, and Checkmate Artisanal Winery Apply Now! We want to hear from you! If this sounds like you, apply on our website today.

The GIS Technician will conduct structured field surveys to capture vineyard block boundaries and infrastructure using GNSS equipment. They will also validate, clean, and standardize spatial datasets to produce accurate geospatial products for internal operational use.

Candidates should be pursuing or hold a degree or certificate in GIS, geomatics, geography, or a related field with proficiency in the ArcGIS Suite. A valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions are required.

• Comprehensive training • Wine knowledge access • Discounts on tours, experiences, tastings, and restaurants at estate wineries

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• GNSS Data Collection
• GIS Processing
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Field Maps
• Spatial Analysis
• Coordinate Systems
• Geodesy
• Data Validation
• QA/QC
• Metadata Documentation
• Field Surveying
• ATV Operation
• Map Production
• Field Notes
• Viticulture
• Vineyard Mapping and Zoning
• Schema Markup
• Valid Driver's License
• ArcGIS (GIS Software)
• Investments
• Data Collection
• Environmental Science
• Field Surveys
• Geography
• Geomatics
• Internal Communications
• Market Liquidity
• Metadata
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Spatial Data Infrastructures
• Quality Control

• Agriculture
• Science & Research
• Data & Analytics
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Internship Coordinator
• GIS Analyst
• Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
• Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
• Computer Occupations, All Other

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week