Manitoba Orienteering Association

2019 News

Job Opportunity: Orienteering Mapper - November 12, 2019

Orienteering Canada
1239 Colgrove Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 5C3

Job Title: Orienteering Mapper

Job Duties: Field checking and mapping of several forested and prairie areas in Manitoba and North-Western Ontario, in particular: Spruce Woods, Neepawa, MB or Kenora, ON areas. Mapping has to be done to current ISOM standards using current orienteering mapping software, such as OCAD.

Terms of Employment: Temporary contract position between 6 and 8 weeks depending on the precise locations of mapping areas that will be defined and the estimation of the time needed to complete the project.

Language of Work: English

Wage: $25 – $30 per hour depending on experience. 40 hours/week max

Benefits: Assistance to find housing and a vehicle will be provided.

Location of Work: Spruce Woods, MB, Neepawa, MB, or Kenora, ON

Contact Information: info@orienteering.mb.ca

Skills Requirements: No particular formal education requirements, however applicants must be fully conversant with International Orienteering Federation standards for preparation of orienteering maps including ISOM and ISSOM. Applicants must be able to provide examples of orienteering maps previously completed and to be proficient with OCAD mapping software.