Senior GIS Analyst

Township of Muskoka Lakes; Victoria; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Provincial Crown Corporation is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to lead GIS projects and maintain systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong GIS knowledge, leadership skills, and experience in software development. This role involves mentoring GIS Analysts and ensuring high-quality GIS services in support of property assessment in Victoria, BC. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $93,317.50 to $109,693.26.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of GIS principles and techniques.
• Experience in modelling, scripting, and data administration.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate-wide GIS projects and manage resources.
• Conduct research and develop business cases for GIS applications.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of spatial databases.

Skills

GIS principles and techniques

Software development knowledge

Team leadership and mentoring

Database management

Scripting in Python

SQL proficiency

Job description

Senior GIS Analyst

BC Assessment is currently looking for a Senior GIS Analyst to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) division in our Victoria office. We acknowledge that BC Assessment’s Victoria office is located on the traditional territories of the Lək ̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

Who we are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.

Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video !

Who you are

We’re looking for a technology leader who can develop and execute BC Assessment’s spatial data model and drive the business forward by developing, designing and delivering on GIS systems and services to support property valuation across the province.

The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with local governments, internal partners and participate fully in a team environment as well as lead and mentor our team of GIS Analysts.

You bring a deep knowledge of GIS principles and techniques to the role and will demonstrate your understanding of software development in relation to modelling, scripting, querying and data administration.

What you’ll get to do

Reporting to the Manager, Data Management & Reporting, this role acts as a team supervisor in the management and maintenance of our GIS systems in support of BC Assessment’s business activities. The role monitors the day-to-day service activities for the GIS team and provides mentoring, training and supervision. The role is also tasked to analyze BC Assessment business challenges and develop, design, deliver and maintain all our GIS products and services.

As a Senior GIS Analyst, you will also :

• Lead and coordinate corporate wide GIS projects which includes developing project charters, coordinating staff resources, preparing project reports and evaluating outcomes.
• Conduct research, perform product testing and develop business cases on suitable GIS applications and technology.
• Identify opportunities to integrate GIS into enterprise and business solutions.
• Review service quality issues and approve recommendations for improvements.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of spatial, tabular and attribute databases used in GIS applications.
• Write programming scripts using appropriate language such as Python, ArcGIS Model Builder and Structured Query Language.
• Participate in procurement and contract management activities related to spatial data and service providers.

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Location: Victoria, BC

Compensation: $93,317.50 - $109,693.26

Competition Close Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 @ 11:59 PM (PST)

The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.

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