Graphics Technician (Street Operations)

Vancouver Economic Commission; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking a Graphics Technician to develop and revise route maps for Streets Operations and related branches. The role uses GIS and data visualization to communicate with diverse stakeholders and supports asset mapping and maintenance.

You will create maps, validate GIS data, and assist with training and documentation while staying current with GIS tools and trends.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with GIS-related coursework or equivalent experience.
• Strong graphic design and GIS data handling skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Illustrates current service patterns and gaps on city maps and generates multimedia visualizations.
• Creates, updates and optimizes route maps.
• Provides timely route maps for service trials and operations.
• Identifies GIS data synergies between EQP vehicle types and routes.
• Tests GIS data and maintains data quality control procedures.
• Creates system and user documentation and assists with GIS training.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication

GIS awareness

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 + GIS courses

Tools

Route-Smart

ARC GIS

Adobe Illustrator

Access

Hansen (Infor ERP)

Job description

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Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Graphics Technician is responsible for developing and revising various route maps for the Streets Operation Branch and the Traffic and Electrical Operations & Design Branch. The position uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data visualization best practices to communicate information to a wide stakeholder group; creates on-street asset maps for ongoing maintenance purposes; and validates the mapping and asset cataloging services.

• Illustrates current service patterns and gaps on city maps and generates multimedia visualizations
• Creates, updates and optimizes route maps
• Provides timely route maps to support service trials and regular operations
• Identifies possible mapping related synergies between EQP vehicle types and routes
• Conducts data, functionality testing and validation of GIS data, and develops data integrity and quality control procedures
• Supports the branch with general mapping needs, as required
• Creates system and user documentation and assists with and delivering training in GIS and other applications
• Monitors emerging trends in GIS software and tools that support route mapping
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Street Operations Branch with ongoing vehicle route creation, optimization and updates using Route-Smart, ARC GIS and Adobe Illustrator.
• Develops and maintains route (beat) maps, service zones, generating vehicle routes to respond to ongoing operational changes, and ground truth information with subject matter experts.
• Uses best practices and tools for spatial and non-spatial analytics to support data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency
• Generates vehicle routes and related data (road networks, assets, service requests,) using geospatial data entry by entering, compiling, and editing spatial, geographic and associated non-graphic data into various City of Vancouver databases.
• Illustrates current and future service patterns and gaps on city maps and generate multimedia visualizations
• Works day-to-day with supervisors and front line staff to provide timely route/beat maps to support service trials and regular operations
• Identifies possible mapping related synergies between operations groups (e.g. Street Cleaning and Collections and Integrated Response Team)
• Supports Street Operations with general mapping needs, as required
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in geographic information systems (GIS) with sound related experience to the work such as planning, urban studies, sustainability, engineering technology, environmental studies, or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of graphic design, computer based graphics, and audio/visual presentation and other relevant presentation methods and techniques.
• Sound knowledge of departmental functions, objectives and procedures.
• Ability to compile, enter, analyze and assemble geographic and associated non-graphic data using an automated mapping system.
• Ability to perform graphic duties including illustration, layout, typesetting, and design of a variety of requested projects using both manual and computer graphic techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
• Ability to work effectively with changing and competing priorities with frequent interruptions
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technology
• Proficient in the use of software applications and databases such as Route-Smart, ARC GIS and Adobe Illustrator, Access and Hansen (Infor ERP)

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Position Start Date: December 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-21: $39.66 to $46.67 per hour

Application Close: October 22, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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