Remote Sensing Technician

The position is in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and is part of the NWT Centre for Geomatics (NWTCG) division, within the Office of the Chief Information Officer branch in the Department of Finance. As the Remote Sensing Technician, you would report to the Remote Sensing Lead Scientist. The NWTCG is the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Centre of Excellence for geomatics services, remote sensing, geographic databases and applications, and geographic information systems.

The Remote Sensing team supports the objectives of GNWT departments, boards and agencies through coordination of remote sensing projects; the development, implementation and maintenance of operational monitoring programs; coordination and collaboration for applied research, often enabled through the pursuit of third-party funding; and the promotion, education and outreach on remote sensing and its value to the territory.

Under the guidance of the Remote Sensing Lead Scientist, you would contribute to the implementation of standardized and custom remote sensing raster products and executes scripted procedures to assist in the management and monitoring of natural resources and infrastructure in the NWT.

To be successful in this role, you typically need:

• a Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Geography or Remote Sensing, OR
• a Diploma in Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing with two (2) years of related and recent experience. Recent is described as within the last five (5) years

The GNWT offers a competitive salary (the range for this role is $103K- $124K), professional development opportunities, cost of living allowances of $3,700 in Yellowknife, a generous defined benefit pension plan, various leave options, and health/dental benefits!

Closing Date: November 8, 2024 - 11:59 MST

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