Engineering GIS Coordinator

District of Saanich; Saanich; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of Saanich is seeking a highly skilled Engineering GIS Coordinator to develop and maintain GIS data and services. This full-time position requires strong knowledge of GIS principles and significant experience in project management and user support. The successful candidate will support asset management and enhance service delivery while supervising a skilled technical team.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Participation in a diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Computer Science or related discipline required.
• Six years of GIS experience including supervisory role.
• Extensive GIS project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leading GIS data and services development for the Engineering Department.
• Supervising a technical team and overseeing GIS projects.
• Providing user support and training for departmental users.

Skills

GIS principles

Project management

Customer service

Data integrity

Technical expertise

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

MS Power BI

Python

Arcade

Job description

DISTRICT OF SAANICH
ENGINEERING
WATER RESOURCES

ENGINEERING GIS COORDINATOR

(Geographical Information System)
Permanent Full Time Position

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in Canada and is home to more than 124,000 citizens. We provide a welcoming environment and a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation. Our commitment to public service, the natural environment, and vibrant communities makes Saanich a great place to work.

The Water Resources Division is seeking a highly skilled and solutions-focused Engineering GIS Coordinator to lead the ongoing development, maintenance and expansion of GIS data and services for the Engineering Department. This position plays a key role in supporting corporate asset management, ensuring data integrity, and providing excellent customer service to a growing number of departmental users.

The Engineering GIS Coordinator supervises a small technical team and oversees the design, development, and optimization of GIS datasets, web maps, dashboards, and analytics. Responsibilities include coordinating GIS projects from planning through implementation; providing user support and training; managing system integration with other engineering applications; and fostering partnerships with the Corporate GIS Services team and external stakeholders to advance GIS practices. The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset, a collaborative approach, and the ability to translate technical expertise into practical solutions that enhance service delivery.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of GIS principles, standards, and methods; be proficient with desktop, mobile and web GIS applications; GIS data compilation, versioned editing, and quality control.

Requirements include: A Degree in Geography, Computer Science, or related discipline with an emphasis on Geographical Information Systems; six years of GIS experience including one year in a supervisory role; extensive GIS project management experience; and expert knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS suite of products. Proficiency with relational database design, GIS customization using Arcade and Python, and functional knowledge of MS Power BI are required. Experience in a municipal setting and GIS professional certification are considered assets. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hr/week) in the office with occasional work outside. As a component of the selection process. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $54.44 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025 quoting competition 25169

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [e-mail].