Summer Student - GIS Technician

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons and visible minorities to self-declare when submitting their application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We are currently seeking a post-secondary student enrolled in a technical field (GIS, engineering, geography, computer science) to work with our Asset Management and GIS division for the summer. Some of the duties include fixing parcel data, standardizing roads and addressing to best practices, and the creation of web tools to use cleaned data. This is a great learning opportunity for students interested in GIS to get real world experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary student, enrolled in a technical field (e.g., GIS, engineering, geography, computer science);
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs;
• Strong attention to detail is required to ensure data accuracy;
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check completed prior to commencing work; and
• Must be available for the duration of the summer.

HOURS OF WORK AND RATE OF PAY

Rate of Pay : $27.45 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Anticipated Start Date : May 1, 2025

Hours of Work : 37.5 hours per week

The closing date to apply for this position is March 23, 2025.

Visit the City of Yellowknife Website at : to submit your resume.

Thank you for considering the City of Yellowknife in your summer 2025 job search.

Please be advised that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted .