Mapping Technician 1 (FTP)

City of Richmond; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Richmond is seeking a Mapping Technician 1 to maintain and expand their GIS database. In this technical role, you will analyze data, produce maps, and support clients with GIS applications. An Advanced Diploma in GIS and 1 year of related experience are required. The position offers competitive pay and benefits in a dynamic office environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Attractive incentives

Compressed work day schedule

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience in Municipal Mapping.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
• Experience with coordinate geometry and survey computations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Engineering drawings in records management software.
• Develop and maintain data for civic infrastructure above and underground.
• Analyze data to produce maps and prepare technical documents.
• Liaise with internal and external clients.
• Provide technical support through tutorials and user manuals.

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

Grade 12

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.

The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada,” please submit your application by following the instructions below.

The City of Richmond uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to view and apply for available career opportunities. For further information regarding position details and to apply, please visit our website at www.chooserichmond.ca.

We are accepting applications until October 9, 2025.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.