GIS Co-op Student

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CO-OP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS STUDENT– SUMMER 2026
Salary: Equivalent to British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Grid Level 7 7777step 3
($29.1567 hourly, plus pay in lieu of benefits and vacation – 6%)
Term: 16 weeks, May to August 2026, 70 hours bi-weekly, BCGEU
Location: Victoria
The Islands Trust Area is a scenic archipelago of 13 major islands and more than 450 smaller islands within the 
Salish Sea. These islands are characterized by vibrant communities, a rich cultural history and extraordinary 
ecology. The Islands Trust is responsible for the preservation and protection of the Trust area and its unique 
amenities and environment. The Northern and Southern Offices provide land use planning services to Local 
Trust Areas, pursuant to the Islands Trust Act and Part 14 of the Local Government Act. Islands Trust staff are 
dedicated professionals who support a progressive, healthy and respectful workplace.
Acting under the direction of the GIS Coordinator, the co-op GIS student will gain a wide range of experience 
working in a local government Information Systems office, supporting the GIS Coordinator and GIS Technician,
undertaking GIS projects including the analysis, design, development, maintenance and enhancement of Islands
Trust GIS data.
Qualifications:
The co-op information systems student must possess the following qualifications:
•Currently registered in a recognized cooperative education program at a participating post-secondary 
institution working towards a diploma or Bachelor’s degree.
•Familiarity with the Islands Trust;
•Strong written and oral communication skills;
•Experience with creating and maintaining spatial and attribute databases used in Geographic 
Information System (GIS) applications;
•Experience with Esri ArcPro Software;
•Preference given for experience with maintaining and updating web mapping applications within the 
ArcGIS suite of products;
•Preference given for familiarity with capturing, converting, editing, and analysis of digital information in 
a GIS environment and conducting quality assurance on digital products and deliverables to ensure 
technical standards are met;
•Preference for familiarity with SQL, Python, JavaScipt or other coding languages.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via email to employment@islandstrust.bc.ca by 4:00 pm on March 31, 2026.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet the selection 
criteria. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please note, this position is for a 16-week term from May to August, 2026. Start and end dates and hours of 
work are negotiable.
For more information, please visit www.islandstrust.bc.ca or contact Tedd Drummond, Information Technology 
Manager, tdrummond@islandstrust.bc.ca or 250-405-5181.

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