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Job Opportunity: Orienteering Mapper Manitoba 2024 - October 25, 2023

Orienteering Canada is looking for a mapper to work in Manitoba in 2024.

Job duties: Field checking and mapping of several forested and prairie areas in Manitoba and North-Western Ontario, in particular: Grand Beach Provincial Park, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Lavenham, MB, 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 for 4 to 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.

• Work start: Anytime between June and September 2024 (last week of work should be the first week of October maximum)

• 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(s) of work: Winnipeg, MB, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, MB; Grand Beach Provincial Park, MB; Lavenham, MB; Neepawa, MB; 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.
Applicants must be able to work in Canada (Canadian resident or work permit).

To apply: Please email mapping@orienteering.ca with reference MB2024.