Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership (Nupqu), associated with Ktunaxa Enterprise Ltd., is a growing business, proudly owned by the communities of the Ktunaxa Nation. With offices in Cranbrook, Castlegar, Aqam and Fernie, BC, Nupqu provides consulting services across a variety of sectors including, environmental, archaeology, forestry, and safety throughout the ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. We are currently seeking a highly motivated, organized, and responsible individual to join our team in a dynamic and rewarding environment poised for significant growth.

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and responsible GIS Analyst to join our Castlegar team. The GIS Analyst will support Nupqu’s GIS and RPAS operations, with a strong focus on GIS analysis, mapping, spatial data management, drone mission planning, and RPAS data processing. This role requires solid GIS technical skills and practical drone experience, including the ability to plan safe and compliant RPAS operations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and Nupqu’s internal safety procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

GIS & Spatial Data

- Prepare professional maps and spatial products for a variety of projects.
- Manage, organize, and maintain spatial datasets, geodatabases, and project files.
- Perform GIS analysis including overlays, buffers, routing, terrain analysis, and spatial classification.
- Support ArcGIS Online, web maps, Survey123, QuickCapture, and mobile GIS workflows.
- Conduct QA/QC on spatial data and mapping deliverables.
- Support the development and improvement of GIS standards and workflows.

RPAS / Drone Operations

- Plan and support RPAS missions, including flight planning, site assessments, airspace reviews, weather evaluations, hazard identification, and operational risk assessments.
- Ensure RPAS operations comply with Transport Canada regulations and Nupqu’s internal safety procedures, SOPs, and Emergency Response Procedures.
- Prepare flight plans considering terrain, weather,



airspace restrictions, battery management, emergency landing areas, crew roles, and project objectives.
- Operate RPAS where qualified and support field operations as Pilot or RPAS crew member.
- Complete pre-flight and post-flight inspections, equipment preparation, flight logs, and operational documentation.
- Process RPAS data into orthomosaics, DEMs, DSMs, point clouds, 3D models, and other mapping products.
- Maintain RPAS equipment, payloads, batteries, GNSS/RTK equipment, and associated records

Qualifications

- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Valid Transport Canada Basic RPAS Pilot Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

- Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate.
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A).
- Experience operating RPAS for commercial or skilled applications.
- Experience planning and executing RPAS flight missions.
- Experience processing RGB and LiDAR datasets.
- Experience with LiDAR analysis and point cloud processing.
- Experience with Python scripting or GIS automation

Working Conditions

- Combination of office-based GIS work and field-based RPAS operations.
- Field work may involve remote locations, uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions.
- Occasional travel within British Columbia may be required.
- Ability to lift and carry field and RPAS equipment as required.

Department: GIS

Reports to: GIS Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Castlegar, BC, Canada

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000

What We Offer

Nupqu offers competitive wages and benefit packages.

As we continue to expand opportunities within the Nation, we encourage Ktunaxa citizens and other Indigenous peoples to identify themselves in their cover letter or resume.

Thank you to all those applicants that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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