Mapping Technician 1 (FTT)

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

Job summary

A municipal government in Richmond is seeking a Mapping Technician 1 to maintain and expand its GIS enterprise database. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of GIS principles and relevant experience in municipal mapping. Responsibilities include analyzing data, producing maps, and providing technical support to clients. This position offers competitive pay and benefits along with attractive incentives. Applications are open until October 9, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Attractive incentives

Compressed work day schedule

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GIS principles, standards, and methods

Desktop, mobile and web GIS applications

ESRI ArcSuite products

Education

Advanced Diploma in GIS studies

Tools

INFOR Public Sector Asset Management Software

Job description

Mapping Technician 1

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

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.