Manager, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is seeking a full-time Manager of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide strategic and operational leadership for the City’s enterprise GIS program. The role guides modernization, governance and data as a strategic asset across planning, infrastructure, asset management, emergency management and public services.

You will lead a team of GIS specialists and technicians, collaborating across departments to enable data-driven decisions, improve operational

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or related discipline with 5–7 years of GIS experience including leadership and supervision.
• Experience increasing adoption and value of enterprise GIS, preferably in municipal government or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise GIS, data governance and geospatial technologies; familiarity with cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise GIS platforms, governance, data management and integration.
• Lead a team of GIS Specialists and Technicians; collaborate across departments.
• Drive digital transformation and modernization to enhance service delivery and asset management.
• Translate technical information into practical business solutions and manage budgets and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Data governance

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in GIS/related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

FME

Python

Spatial SQL

APIs

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Job Status: Regular Full Time (Exempt)

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer is looking for a full time Manager of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide strategic and operational leadership for the City of North Vancouver’s enterprise GIS program. The position leads the development, governance and modernization of GIS services, ensuring geospatial data is managed as a strategic corporate asset that supports planning, infrastructure, asset management, emergency management and service delivery across the City, its agencies and the public.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to senior leadership, this position responsible for overseeing enterprise GIS platforms, spatial data governance, system integration and emerging technologies, while leading a team of GIS Specialists and GIS Technicians. Working collaboratively across departments, the position enables data-driven decision-making, improves operational efficiency and advances the City’s digital transformation and sustainability objectives. The immediate priority of the position is to increase the value the City realizes from its existing geospatial platforms, data and licensing.

This is a working manager role: in a small team, the position is expected to contribute directly to technical delivery as well as to lead it.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or a related discipline, together with a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in GIS, spatial data or analytics, including leadership and supervisory responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Your background includes experience increasing the adoption and value of enterprise technology platforms, or implementing or modernizing enterprise GIS environments, preferably within municipal government, utilities or infrastructure organizations. You have experience with enterprise GIS technologies, cloud platforms, spatial databases, system integration and data governance, as well as managing budgets, contracts and technology projects.

You have strong knowledge of enterprise GIS, spatial data management and geospatial technologies, with proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and field data collection tools. You also have working knowledge of FME, spatial SQL, Python and API-based system integration, and familiarity with Microsoft 365. You understand municipal operations, asset management and public sector governance, and are able to translate complex technical information into practical business solutions.

You are a collaborative and strategic leader with strong project management, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives. You are an excellent communicator and relationship builder who can work effectively across the organization, engage diverse stakeholders, and provide sound advice on technical and business needs. You bring strong analytical, financial and strategic planning skills and are comfortable balancing operational priorities with longer-term organizational objectives.

A professional GIS or project management certification would be considered an asset. Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, including supporting Indigenous engagement and data governance, would also be an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule. The salary range is $128,520-$151,200 annually (2026 rates).

Hours of Work

Compressed work schedule.

Closing Date

October 21, 2026 (Posting Number 2026-0109)

Additional Information

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail]. We’re here to support your full participation.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.