GIS Technician
About the role
Position Information
Title GIS Technician Job Status Temporary Full Time Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
The Corporate Services Department – Information Technology Division is looking for a temporary full-time GIS Technician for approximately one year.
Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Data Services, the GIS Technician applies advanced skills in Esri’s ArcGIS software and a strong attention to data accuracy to support the management of the City’s engineering assets. The role is responsible for creating and maintaining spatial and attribute data, preparing maps and reports, performing spatial analyses, consulting with end users to clarify information requests, and providing end-user support and training as needed. Practical knowledge of scripting within the GIS environment will assist in streamlining asset-related GIS processes and enhancing the accuracy and integrity of the City’s engineering asset data.
Requirements The successful candidate will have completed a diploma or degree in a related discipline supplemented by an advanced GIS post diploma program. Related work experience, preferably in a municipal environment, is required, along with considerable knowledge of Esri’s ArcGIS platform (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online); relational databases; and programming languages such as Python. Strong cartographic skills and the ability to interpret as-built drawings, are essential. Proficiency in SQL and experience with asset management systems such as Infor Public sector (Hansen), ArcSDE geodatabases, AutoCAD, and FME are considered strong assets.
Compensation $37.58 to $44.22 per hour
(Pay Grade 21 – January 2024 rates)
Hours of Work
The City of North Vancouver currently works on a compressed work schedule of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with one scheduled day off (Monday or Friday) approximately every three-week scheduling cycle.
To meet operational needs, this position can be scheduled any 7 consecutive hours between 7:00am and 11:00pm, Monday to Friday, and may also include an occasional shift on weekends or evenings.
Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete standardized tests or exercises to demonstrate their applicable skills and knowledge.
For temporary full-time positions of eight (8) months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Friday, December 5, 2025. We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person.
Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at hr@cnv.org . We’re here to support your full participation.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025-0147 Job Open Date 11/24/2025 Job Close Date 12/05/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
About City of North Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver is an award-winning municipality in the heart of Metro Vancouver's beautiful North Shore. With a diverse culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and an impressive array of community amenities, we are a walkabout waterfront community that continues to thrive as a safe, liveable and sustainable City.
Our employees bring skills and expertise that reflect the range of services provided by the City, including those in the areas of administration, finance, planning, development, maintenance, parks, recreation, public works, policing and public safety. We are proud to offer a work environment that is personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.
We invite you to learn more about building a career with the City of North Vancouver. We envision a bright future that could include you!
GIS Technician
About the role
Position Information
Title GIS Technician Job Status Temporary Full Time Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
The Corporate Services Department – Information Technology Division is looking for a temporary full-time GIS Technician for approximately one year.
Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Data Services, the GIS Technician applies advanced skills in Esri’s ArcGIS software and a strong attention to data accuracy to support the management of the City’s engineering assets. The role is responsible for creating and maintaining spatial and attribute data, preparing maps and reports, performing spatial analyses, consulting with end users to clarify information requests, and providing end-user support and training as needed. Practical knowledge of scripting within the GIS environment will assist in streamlining asset-related GIS processes and enhancing the accuracy and integrity of the City’s engineering asset data.
Requirements The successful candidate will have completed a diploma or degree in a related discipline supplemented by an advanced GIS post diploma program. Related work experience, preferably in a municipal environment, is required, along with considerable knowledge of Esri’s ArcGIS platform (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online); relational databases; and programming languages such as Python. Strong cartographic skills and the ability to interpret as-built drawings, are essential. Proficiency in SQL and experience with asset management systems such as Infor Public sector (Hansen), ArcSDE geodatabases, AutoCAD, and FME are considered strong assets.
Compensation $37.58 to $44.22 per hour
(Pay Grade 21 – January 2024 rates)
Hours of Work
The City of North Vancouver currently works on a compressed work schedule of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with one scheduled day off (Monday or Friday) approximately every three-week scheduling cycle.
To meet operational needs, this position can be scheduled any 7 consecutive hours between 7:00am and 11:00pm, Monday to Friday, and may also include an occasional shift on weekends or evenings.
Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete standardized tests or exercises to demonstrate their applicable skills and knowledge.
For temporary full-time positions of eight (8) months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Friday, December 5, 2025. We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person.
Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at hr@cnv.org . We’re here to support your full participation.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025-0147 Job Open Date 11/24/2025 Job Close Date 12/05/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
About City of North Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver is an award-winning municipality in the heart of Metro Vancouver's beautiful North Shore. With a diverse culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and an impressive array of community amenities, we are a walkabout waterfront community that continues to thrive as a safe, liveable and sustainable City.
Our employees bring skills and expertise that reflect the range of services provided by the City, including those in the areas of administration, finance, planning, development, maintenance, parks, recreation, public works, policing and public safety. We are proud to offer a work environment that is personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.
We invite you to learn more about building a career with the City of North Vancouver. We envision a bright future that could include you!