Gis Technician - North Vancouver, Canada - District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

GIS Technician:

JP#23-01

(12 Month Temporary Full Time)

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people.

Designated one of
BC's Top Employers for 4 years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and hybrid work options.

This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action.

Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver offers an exceptional workplace culture.

If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

The successful applicant will:

Prepare and revise maps for a variety of projects using ArcGIS Pro.
Migrate legacy ArcMap documents to ArcGIS pro and assist with the modernization of GIS processes.
Research, compile, enter, and edit spatial data and associated nonspatial attribute information from legal plans, orthoimagery, and related documentation;
Participate in integrating various databases and information files in GIS format; update and reconcile data, amend data dictionaries;
Have an excellent working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS software suite, especially ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap, and the ability to navigate the software with little guidance.
Have the ability to diligently follow documented procedures, as well as think independently;
Possess sound knowledge of GIS principles;
Establish and maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively with staff across the organization;
Possess excellent problemsolving skills, a strong attention to detail, and an enthusiasm for tackling problems and mastering solutions.

Qualifications:

Completion of a diploma program in engineering, geography, or a related discipline supplemented by completion of a geographic information system post diploma program at an Institute of Technology, plus some related experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A valid BC Driver's License is required.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted._

Education :
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience :
Experience an asset