Geographic Information Systems Technologist
About the role
Geographic Information Systems Technologist
Competition #19-2025
HOURS OF WORK:
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday
HOURLY RATE:
$39.71/hr as per Collective Agreement
START DATE:
As soon as possible
DUTIES:
Under the general supervision and direction of the Project Manager and with limited supervision, this employee performs general GIS works including maintaining front and back end functionality of the City of Kimberley’s GIS system, keeping databases up-to-date, performing infrastructure investigations/inspections, and supports the Engineering, Operations, and Planning Departments with general engineering/GIS duties. The employee will liaise with Operations Department field crews and contractors, ensuring work meets City standards, records are properly maintained and will assist with planning, organizing and program building for the department.
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal communication, time management, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team and independently as required. A background in Engineering and/or surveying is considered an asset.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Grade 12 diploma or GED, and an undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics or related discipline, Computer Sciences, or Engineering with a focus on GIS, or Advanced GIS Diploma, from a recognized post-secondary institution.
EXPERIENCE:
At least two years of experience, preferably in a local government setting, working with GIS databases and editing, developing and maintaining GIS data, web mapping and other GIS output products. Experience using QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS and other GIS software, AutoCAD, GPS, web mapping, database management and programming languages.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
Qualifications must be outlined with verifications of education/certification attached.
Interested applicants are requested to submit a Job Application form or covering letter, resume, and Driver’s Abstract. Applications will be received until the position is filled, and must be addressed in confidence to:
Competition #19-2025
Manager of Human Resources
City of Kimberley
340 Spokane Street, Kimberley BC V1A 2E8
E-mail: hr@kimberley.ca (Submissions in Word or PDF formats only)
All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The personal information gathered will be used solely for application selection in accordance with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
About City of Kimberley
Our community is situated in the Purcell Mountains with extraordinary views of the Kootenay Rockies, and we think we're pretty fortunate. It could be because of the scenery, or the endless activities, or simply because our people make it a good place to live, work, learn and play. There's loads of community info on this site, but we hope you'll have the opportunity to discover your own Kimberley story.
Geographic Information Systems Technologist
About the role
Geographic Information Systems Technologist
Competition #19-2025
HOURS OF WORK:
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday
HOURLY RATE:
$39.71/hr as per Collective Agreement
START DATE:
As soon as possible
DUTIES:
Under the general supervision and direction of the Project Manager and with limited supervision, this employee performs general GIS works including maintaining front and back end functionality of the City of Kimberley’s GIS system, keeping databases up-to-date, performing infrastructure investigations/inspections, and supports the Engineering, Operations, and Planning Departments with general engineering/GIS duties. The employee will liaise with Operations Department field crews and contractors, ensuring work meets City standards, records are properly maintained and will assist with planning, organizing and program building for the department.
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal communication, time management, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team and independently as required. A background in Engineering and/or surveying is considered an asset.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Grade 12 diploma or GED, and an undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics or related discipline, Computer Sciences, or Engineering with a focus on GIS, or Advanced GIS Diploma, from a recognized post-secondary institution.
EXPERIENCE:
At least two years of experience, preferably in a local government setting, working with GIS databases and editing, developing and maintaining GIS data, web mapping and other GIS output products. Experience using QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS and other GIS software, AutoCAD, GPS, web mapping, database management and programming languages.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
Qualifications must be outlined with verifications of education/certification attached.
Interested applicants are requested to submit a Job Application form or covering letter, resume, and Driver’s Abstract. Applications will be received until the position is filled, and must be addressed in confidence to:
Competition #19-2025
Manager of Human Resources
City of Kimberley
340 Spokane Street, Kimberley BC V1A 2E8
E-mail: hr@kimberley.ca (Submissions in Word or PDF formats only)
All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The personal information gathered will be used solely for application selection in accordance with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
About City of Kimberley
Our community is situated in the Purcell Mountains with extraordinary views of the Kootenay Rockies, and we think we're pretty fortunate. It could be because of the scenery, or the endless activities, or simply because our people make it a good place to live, work, learn and play. There's loads of community info on this site, but we hope you'll have the opportunity to discover your own Kimberley story.