Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician - Jobs in View Royal, BC

Job Description

Town of View RoyalThe Town of View Royal is a growing residential community in the Greater Victoria area with a population of approximately 10,800. Our waterfront community has scenic views of Esquimalt Harbour and Portage Inlet, as well as excellent parks and trails, including the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and Thetis Lake Regional Park. Ten minutes from downtown Victoria, View Royal’s central location also provides good highway access to the Western Communities and to the Saanich Peninsula, including BC Ferries and the Victoria International Airport.GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) TECHNICIAN1 Regular Full-Time Position ($27.54 - $35.70/hour)Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the GIS Technician populates, updates and maintains all digital mapping, maintains GIS software and installs updates as required for use in ArcGIS Enterprise, writes, modifies and tests scripts and queries, integrates GPS information into the existing GIS platform.The ideal candidate for this position will be highly motivated with extensive experience with GIS and GPS systems, AutoCAD software and ArcGIS, cadastral and topographical mapping.Beneficial knowledge for the position would include municipal government mapping and data standards as well as familiarity with civic addressing, parcel mapping and property database systems.In addition, the following essential qualifications are required:Diploma in Geographic Information Systems or Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, Computer Science or Engineering;5 years of related experience, including experience using Microsoft Office Suite, ESRI’s Arc GIS, and graphical softwareValid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.A detailed job description is available at www.viewroyal.ca.Applicants should submit a detailed resume, including cover letter and references, which reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 4:30 pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 to:Human ResourcesCompetition 2021-07Attn: John RosenbergTown of View Royal45 View Royal AvenueVictoria, BC V9B 1A6Fax: 250-727-9551Email: hr@viewroyal.caPlease note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience : 5 years or more