GIS Analyst

LandSure Systems Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LandSure Systems Ltd. in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a GIS Analyst to join the GeoData Services team.

Reporting to the Manager, GeoData Services, you will update and maintain the province-wide ParcelMap BC parcel fabric, integrating approved survey plan submissions by licensed land surveyors, and delivering high-quality GIS data for LTSA operations. The role focuses on production accuracy and on-time delivery, using Esri ArcGIS tools to edit spatial datasets, test fabric updates, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Diploma in Geomatics, Surveying or GIS (or equivalent).
• Operational level experience editing and maintaining spatial data in GIS.
• Experience maintaining a parcel fabric/cadastre is an asset.
• Experience editing and performing analysis on Feature Datasets in an ArcPro environment.
• Experience working with survey data in a CAD environment is an asset.
• Production-oriented environment experience preferred but not required.
• Programming knowledge and/or database experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ParcelMap BC parcel fabric to defined quality standards.
• Support parcel fabric delivery to customers per service levels.
• Update fabric based on survey plan datasets and related sources.
• Liaise with customers as SME via escalated requests and workshops.
• Participate in testing of ParcelMap BC fabric and releases.
• Contribute to ParcelMap BC knowledge base.
• Assist in reviewing business processes and workflows for GeoData Services.

Skills

GIS concepts

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Parcel Fabric

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Teamwork

CAD data handling

FME

Education

Diploma in Geomatics, Surveying or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

Safe Software FME

CAD software

Job description

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Manager, GeoData Services , the GIS Analyst will work closely with the GeoData team and interact with Land Title and Surveyor General staff. The GIS Analyst updates the province-wide parcel fabric base and maintains the official ParcelMap BC parcel fabric based on the incorporation of approved survey plan dataset submissions by licensed land surveyors. The GIS Analyst uses GIS tools in a production-oriented role focused on meeting quality and delivery performance targets in support of the LTSA's ParcelMap BC operational commitments.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Follow procedures and best practices to maintain the parcel fabric to the defined ParcelMap BC quality standards
• Support delivery of the ParcelMap BC parcel fabric to customers and stakeholders according to defined service levels
• Aid in improving the quality of the parcel fabric through submissions of parcel fabric updates by
  1. updating the fabric based on the receipt of survey plan datasets and other component data sources
  2. carrying out and recommending adjustments to the fabric
  3. performing quality assessment functions
• Liaise with customers through defined customer service channels as a subject matter expert through escalated support requests and scheduled educational workshops
• Participate in testing of ParcelMap BC fabric and technology releases and procedural/workflow updates
• Contribute to the maintenance of the ParcelMap BC knowledge base
• Participate in the review of business processes and workflows to continuously improve the tools and operating procedures for the GeoData Services team, including programming and building add-ins.
• Provide feedback and support to the Manager, GeoData Services on operational and technical items
• Designs and updates the GIS spacial data of the Parcel Fabric in Parcel Map BC

We encourage you to apply if you have:

Education and Experience

• A diploma in Geomatics, Surveying or Geographic Information Systems (or equivalent)
• Operational level experience editing and maintaining spatial data in GIS
• Experience maintaining a parcel fabric/cadastre is an asset
• Experience editing and performing analysis on Feature Datasets in an ArcPro environment
• Experience working with survey data in a CAD environment is an asset
• Experience working in a production-oriented environment preferred but not required
• Computer programming knowledge and/or database experience is an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to work on a team, ability to adapt to and work effectively with customers and co-workers
• Ability to critically apply and follow business process workflows to incorporate updates to the parcel fabric using survey plans and related information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, production-focused environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of parcel mapping and/or related land surveying practice preferred
• Familiarity with British Columbia's cadastre, survey and/or land title practices and systems an asset
• Working knowledge of legal survey plans an asset
• Knowledge of fundamental GIS concepts with solid operational skills in Esri's ArcGIS software suite; experience with Safe Software's FME products an asset
• Demonstrable skills with Esri's ArcGIS Parcel Fabric toolset an asset