GIS Technician II

GoGeomatics; City of Langley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality is seeking a GIS Technician II for a permanent full-time role. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining and preparing municipal GIS data, working closely with various teams and utilizing Esri products. Ideal candidates will have relevant education, certifications, and experience in GIS, with a focus on community growth and service.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with GIS courses.
• Experience in municipal mapping.
• Ability to train GIS users on related software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain municipal spatial data related to various systems.
• Prepare maps and graphic presentations.
• Train staff on GIS maintenance and usage.

Skills

GIS Knowledge

Data Analysis

Mapping

Team Collaboration

Education

Grade 12

GIS Certificate

Tools

Esri Products

Job description

Job Title: 25-U082 – GIS Technician II

Job Number: J0625-0606

Competition Number: 25-U082

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Pay Rate: $37.58 – $44.22/Hour

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Competition Opening Date: June 16, 2025

Competition Internal Closing Date: June 24, 2025

Competition External Closing Date: June 30, 2025

Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time GIS Technician II to join our team of professionals in the Information Technology Division, Geomatics Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Geomatics Services, in this unionized position you will prepare and maintain base municipal GIS spatial information using a variety of computer applications, techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain municipal spatial data related to legal/cadastral data, water, sanitary, drainage and road systems
• Research, compile and assemble non-graphic data from various municipal files, charts and similar records for conversion and entry to the GIS system
• Prepare maps and graphic presentations of various sizes, scales and materials
• Provide content advice on standard and custom map products
• Provide training and direction to staff on maintenance software capabilities, corporate digital data standards and the use of GIS related data
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in GIS from a recognized post-secondary institution, plus sound related municipal mapping experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Sound knowledge of policies, procedures, practices and regulations as it relates to geomatics
• Working knowledge of coordinate geometry and survey computations with the ability to research, compile, enter, analyze and assemble geographic and associated geographic-based data using the GIS system
• Ability to train or direct GIS users on the capabilities, standards and procedures related to GIS maintenance and related software
• GIS certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution is an asset
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings related to water, sanitary, drainage and other municipal utilities is an asset
• Experience using Esri products to maintain municipal infrastructure data from engineering drawings is an asset

Required Certifications/Licenses
Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

• BC Class 5 (full-privilege) Driver’s License or equivalent driver’s license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

Apply Now
Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.