Mapping Technician 1

City of Richmond; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in British Columbia is seeking a Mapping Technician 1. This role involves maintaining a GIS enterprise database, developing civic infrastructure data, and providing technical support. Candidates should have an Advanced Diploma in GIS studies and relevant experience. Proficiency in ESRI ArcSuite products is essential. This position requires working both in an office and on-site.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus an Advanced Diploma in GIS studies required.
• 1 year of related experience in Municipal Mapping.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Engineering drawings in records management software.
• Develop departmental data for civic infrastructure.
• Analyze data to produce maps and technical documents.

Skills

GIS principles, standards, and methods

Desktop, mobile and web GIS applications

ESRI ArcSuite products: ArcMap, ArcPro, Field Maps, Survey123

Education

Advanced Diploma in GIS studies

Tools

INFOR Public Sector Asset Management Software

Job description

Overview

The Mapping Technician 1 is a technical position responsible for maintaining and expanding a municipal-wide GIS enterprise database.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Engineering drawings in the records management software.
• Developing and maintaining departmental data for civic infrastructure above ground and underground.
• Analyze data to produce maps, statistics and prepare technical documents such as procedural guidelines, manuals and metadata.
• Liaising and working with internal and external clients.
• Providing technical support through tutorials and user manuals.
• Maintaining a number of databases used to track Engineering deliverables

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GIS principles, standards, and methods
• Proficient in desktop, mobile and web GIS applications
• Strong knowledge of ESRI ArcSuite products; ArcMap, ArcPro, Field Maps, Survey123

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of Grade 12 plus completion of an Advanced Diploma in GIS studies and 1 year of related experience in Municipal Mapping. An equivalent combination of training or experience may be considered. Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia. Experience with INFOR Public Sector Asset Management Software is preferred as well as experience with coordinate geometry and survey computations.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment with some site visits. Work requires intense visual effort reading, editing and creating maps and plans and working at a computer terminal.