The RDKB is seeking applicants for the GIS Project Technician position, located in Trail, BC. This is a temporary, full-time position on a 5 month contract.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development, the GIS Project Technician is primarily responsible for undertaking a project to create Avenza basemaps for Emergency Management and to assist with preparing the RDKB street address data for Next Generation 911 (NG911). The Project Technician may also provide support to GIS staff with routine GIS tasks.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable service to our constituents. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more. If you’re looking for a meaningful job, a great place to live and real work/life balance, please submit your application.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Advanced Diploma of Geographic Information Systems (ADGIS)
• Experience using the ESRI suite of software products and enterprise licensing
• Moderate ability using Microsoft Office suite
• Preference for previous GIS work experience, ideally in a local government setting an asset
• An equivalent combination of qualification and experience will be considered
• Valid BC Driver's license

For more information about this opportunity, please review the Job Description.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm Friday April 3, 2026.

Position Information

Status: Full Time, Temporary (5 months)
Hours of work: 35 hours per week during summer months, 37.5 hours per week during winter months
Compensation: $34.26/hr

To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.