GIS Assistant

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective students to work as a GIS Assistant in the Information Technology Division for summer 2026.

Working under the supervision of the Geographical Information System (GIS) Supervisor and as an integral part of the GIS Team the GIS Assistant performs a variety of technical assignments while gaining relevant GIS experience including data management and map creation providing support to other CVRD divisions and public enquiries. The GIS Team deals with a wide range of subject matter such as planning solid waste & recycling utilities emergency management environmental services and parks.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will be enrolled in a recognized institute with courses in GIS or related field.
• Experience utilizing Esri ArcGIS Pro is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required.
• The successful candidate will possess :

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Hours of Work

This position is available for a period of 17 weeks commencing May 42026 and continuing until August 28 2026 subject to funding. Hours of work are 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Salary

This temporary position is unionized (CUPE Local 358) and is compensated at $25.32perhour. Additionally this position will receive 14.5% in lieu of benefits statutory holidays and vacation bringing the compensation to $28.99perhour. (2025 wage rates)

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4 : 30 pm on the date indicated.

Note

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at to communicate their accommodation needs.

Key Skills

Databases,ArcGIS,Mac Os,GIS,Microsoft Access,Python,Data Collection,CAD,Project Leadership,Drafting,ArcView,Autocad

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1