Mapping Technician 1
About the role
Mapping Technician 1
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.
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.
Additional Information:
Employee Group:
CUPE Local 718
Position Status:
Temporary Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:
3 years
Salary Range:
$35.45 - $41.67
Hours of Work:
8:15am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday on a compressed work week schedule.
Application Posted:
9/25/25
External Closing Date:
10/9/25
PCC#:
Backfill for 519
Mapping Technician 1
About the role
Mapping Technician 1
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.
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.
Additional Information:
Employee Group:
CUPE Local 718
Position Status:
Temporary Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:
3 years
Salary Range:
$35.45 - $41.67
Hours of Work:
8:15am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday on a compressed work week schedule.
Application Posted:
9/25/25
External Closing Date:
10/9/25
PCC#:
Backfill for 519