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Company kayak on Victoria's gorge At Latitude Geographics, we’re making the world a better place by helping people use geographic information to make better decisions.
Our Geocortex division (www.geocortex.com) creates software and provides services that help customers around the world implement web-based GIS technology successfully. From emergency disaster response to long-term economic planning, we create and support technology to make complex GIS tools usable by non-specialist users.
We’re still relatively small (about 40 people), but we’re in a great industry, the future is bright, and we have an awesome team. We’re looking for outstanding people to help us continue to build the kind of place we’d never want to leave. From interesting, challenging work to corresponding recreation/life balance, we want you on board to help us achieve our dual goals of well-managed, sustainable growth and recognition as one of the top places to work in Canada.
Latitude Geographics has a clear vision for what we want to be to the world and our employees. We only take on ethical projects (with every project we must feel confident that people will use our technology to make better decisions that concern the welfare of people, our world and the management of resources). And in the era where employer loyalty is said to be a thing of the past, our company believes in long-term employment relationships—provided that staff do their part to constantly learn and develop themselves professionally. Latitude invests in its staff, and strives to always treat and compensate people fairly and equitably.
Available positions are challenging, full-time and offer competitive salary and benefits. We seek to reward people for the value they bring to the company.
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Available Now:
Flash/Flex API Software Developer (Victoria, BC)
Information Systems Technician (Victoria, BC)
Software Developer (Victoria, BC)
Sales Representative (multiple locations in the U.S.)
Available Position: Information Systems Technician (Victoria, BC)
The Position:
Latitude Geographics is seeking an individual to fill the position of Information Systems Technician for our Victoria office. This position would be ideal for somebody looking to grow their experience in a wide range of areas related to Information Technology / Information Systems.
Latitude Geographics’ Information Systems team is responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of all hardware, software, network, telephony, and audio/visual systems within the organization. Our team supports approximately 50 users at our main office in Victoria as well as a few remote users across North America and Europe. They also administer and maintain the servers and network infrastructure in our secure co-located data center where we host company servers as well as client servers. Our Information Systems team continually strives to find more efficient ways to use software and hardware to make work easier for all Latitude employees.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is looking to become proficient in a number of technologies and systems as opposed to seeking expertise in one specific system.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting up computer workstations
- Assisting with setup of new servers and overseeing server maintenance
- Overseeing operating system and software deployment
- Telephone system administration & troubleshooting
- Assisting with setup/configuration of network equipment
- Providing Tier 2 IT support to Latitude Geographics’ staff
- Taking on projects to implement new systems or upgrade/replace aging systems
- Administration of various types of servers and IT related systems
Requirements:
- 2-4 years of related post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Enthusiasm and a passion for technology
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non technical users
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Excellent research skills (for problems you don’t know the answer to)
- Shares our passion that IT should make people’s jobs easier and not be a source of frustration.
Compensation:
Market Competitive
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Available Position: Flash/Flex API Software Developer (Victoria, BC)
The Position:
This challenging position involves the design and development of web-based Flash/Flex API mapping applications for our clients across North America and/or assignments with our products/R&D team. When it comes to design, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Inc., said it well: “Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But, of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works. To design something really well, you have to 'get it.' You have to really grok what it's all about."
Depending on ability and experience, duties may include:
- Designing/developing customized Flash/Flex API web-GIS applications for clients
- Developing custom viewers, databases, and technical applications to enhance the existing service offering for specific client applications
- Product development
- Some project management, delegation, and training
- Some business analysis and technical writing
- Some server/network administration and troubleshooting
- Applicants must be willing and able to travel occasionally (should the need arise) to assist our clients with on-site implementation and training.
- Some international travel may be required (eg. Europe, Asia, and the Middle East).
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience with Flash and/or Flex API development
- Knowledge of many of the following software packages and technologies: C#, ASP.NET, Silverlight, Adobe Flex, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Oracle
- Experience with any of the following technologies is an asset: ArcIMS, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE
- Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Linux-based server technologies
- Knowledge of geography and geomatics desirable
Compensation:
$45,000 - $75,000
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Available Position: Software Developer (Victoria, BC)
The Position:
Our Software Developers are individuals who love computer programming. Experience is preferred; enthusiasm and curiosity are required. This challenging position involves the design and development of web-based mapping technology for our clients across North America and/or assignments with our products/R&D team. Your abilities and interests will strongly influence the composition of your position at Latitude Geographics.
Depending on ability and experience, duties may include:
- Designing/developing customized web-GIS applications for clients
- Developing custom viewers, databases, and technical applications to enhance the existing service offering for specific client applications
- Product development
- Some project management, delegation, and training
- Some business analysis and technical writing
- Some server/network administration and troubleshooting
- Applicants must be willing and able to travel occasionally (should the need arise) to assist our clients with on-site implementation and training.
- Some international travel may be required (eg. Europe, Asia, and the Middle East).
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Thorough knowledge of many of the following software packages and technologies: C#, ASP.NET, Silverlight, Adobe Flex, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Oracle
- Experience with any of the following technologies is an asset: ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE
- Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Linux-based server technologies
- Knowledge of geography and geomatics desirable
Compensation:
$40,000 - $70,000
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Available Position: Sales Representative (multiple locations in the U.S.)
The Position:
Often you'll be on the phone contacting potential clients and handling inquiries, as you seek to understand how we might be able to apply our technology to help potential clients accomplish their goals. You will be involved with (or in charge of) writing small and large proposals, which often involves liaising with technical staff to design the right approach and ensure an accurate cost estimate.
You'll need to fly around the continent to conferences and other meetings, where you'll meet new people and present our products, services, and ideas.
Our goal is to become our clients' trusted advisors. This position requires that you build a relationship of trust with our existing and potential clients. We're in business to make our clients successful, not sell products and services at any cost.
Your first assignment is to sell us on you.
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to sell, ideally in the Information Technology sector
- Great people skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong business-related computer skills (Microsoft Office Professional suite)
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of GIS, geomatics industry, and Internet mapping desirable
- Conceptual knowledge of information technology and/or hands-on programming desirable
Compensation:
Stars are rewarded handsomely (we seek to reward our salespeople for the value they bring to the company). In addition to a good base salary and benefits package, we offer a very generous incentive program that attracts and rewards star performers.
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If you think you have skills that would match our needs, we'd like to hear from you.
Attn: Brett Wells
Latitude Geographics Group Ltd.
204 Market Square
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8W 3C6
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E-mail: careers latitudegeo.com
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Please... fax machines are so 1980's.
* Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition.
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