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GIS Technologist Job at District of West Vancouver

District of West Vancouver West Vancouver, BC

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2026-06-14
  • Location
    West Vancouver, BC
  • Job Title
    GIS Technologist
  • Gender
    Both

(Temporary, Full-Time)


Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The District of West Vancouver Engineering Services Department is seeking a highly motivated GIS Technologist with a willingness to learn. The ideal candidate requires a high level of initiative and independent judgment to support corporate needs related to GIS and Asset Management.

This position will be responsible for:

  • Using ESRI and Autodesk GIS/mapping tools to interpret and analyze spatial and non-spatial data, and to produce custom thematic maps;
  • Creating and maintaining database queries, application scripts and customized routines of varying complexity;
  • Preparing and maintaining municipal base, legal and utility servicing maps;
  • Interpreting and uploading information from legal surveys, as-built drawings and digital data sets;
  • Implementing procedures for data integrity and quality control;
  • Preparing data translation routines to integrate data into, as well as reporting information out of GIS and the Asset Management System;
  • Establishing procedures for the collection of data using a GPS unit or mobile application and provide relevant training or guidance as needed;
  • Acting as a resource to client departments in responding to a variety of requests for information, maps, services, mobile applications, analyses and reports;
  • Demonstrating applications and tools to users of the mapping system and web based applications;
  • Serving as a project lead on various short and medium-term projects as assigned, and;
  • Performing other related duties as required.

This position requires the completion of a diploma program in GIS plus related work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The preferred candidate will demonstrate considerable technical and analytical skill and have knowledge of municipal mapping standards, projection systems, raster data modelling and digital photo manipulation. Experience with Maintenance Connection asset management and/or FME data integration software would be an asset. The candidate must be able to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts. A Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.


The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department and on WestNet.

Position Status:

WVMEA (Union) – Temporary Full-Time

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:

$35.67 per hour (2022) rates plus 12 % in lieu of benefits
(This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.)

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. May 10, 2023

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.


We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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If you have any questions please contact us at careers@westvancouver.ca




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