Join Our Award-Winning Team – GIS Technician Wanted!

Diamond Head Consulting is a leading environmental consulting firm based in Vancouver. We’re looking for a talented GIS Technician to join our growing team. You'll help shape and support innovative GIS services across exciting projects in Environmental Planning, Biology, Wildfire Management, and Urban Forestry while supporting our dynamic office and field teams.

If you're passionate about GIS and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking a dynamic, solutions-oriented individual who communicates with clarity and works seamlessly with others. You’re someone who takes initiative, navigates challenges with creativity, and contributes to a team with both confidence and curiosity.

Wage Range : $30 to $38/hour based on experience

Full time: Monday to Friday, In-Person

What you’ll do:

• Manage and analyze large geospatial datasets to ensure data accuracy, integrity, accessibility, and metadata standards are met.
• Convert data between AutoCAD and GIS platforms for seamless collaboration with our consulting partners.
• Build smart, custom field forms (Field Maps Designer and Arcade)
• Create web maps, applications, and dashboards (ArcGIS Online).
• Perform data compilation, modeling, and analysis, using GIS and other tools to produce visually compelling maps, reports, summary statistics, dashboards, etc.
• Assist and train staff to effectively use available GIS tools and innovations. Develop clear technical documentation to help them replicate workflows and confidently apply key concepts.
• Assist in drafting technical GIS/remote sensing components for proposals and estimating budgets.

Specialist tasks required:

• Advanced geospatial analyses for projects across departments
• Land cover and vegetation classification using LiDAR and other remote sensing products
• Application development and customization with scripting languages
• Spatial modelling in the fields of urban forestry/biology and/or ecology
• Drone flight planning and 3D photogrammetry scene processing and display

To be successful, you have:

• Degree, certificate or diploma in Geomatics, Geography, Planning, Statistics, or related discipline
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of practical work experience; preferably in a consulting environment
• Demonstrated experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS desktop suite of software, ArcGIS Online and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated field form design experience and use of ArcGIS Field Maps and Field Maps Designer
• Python, R scripting, Arcade scripting, and SQL expressions for geospatial and data analysis applications
• Understanding of remote sensing principles and data processing, including LiDAR applications
• Hands-on experience managing and overseeing data conversion, cleaning and preparation
• Knowledge of standard statistical and analytical principles and techniques required for urban community planning purposes
• Strong attention to detail

Bonus skills and experience, not required:

• Post-graduate degree in Geomatics, spatial statistics, or related discipline
• PowerBI
• Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) for graphic design and document layout
• Trimble eCognition
• IT skills

Why work with us?

Diamond Head Consulting offers a flexible, engaging workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact. We’re deeply committed to sustainability - integrating green practices into our operations such as cleaner energy and vehicles and encouraging climate friendly commute options. Join a team that values innovation, the environment, and your professional development.

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume and cover letter together in ONE PDF file to:

hr@diamondheadconsulting.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.