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GIS/Asset Management Analyst

Vernon, BC
CA$48/hourly
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

GIS/Asset Management Analyst

Job Requisition: JR-2025-146 GIS/Asset Management Analyst (Regular) (Open)
Job Family: CUPE
Start Date: 2025-08-25
End Date: 2025-09-09

Primary Posting: No

External Posting URL: https://vernon.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernon-Career\_EXT/job/Operation-Services-Building/GIS-Asset-Management-Analyst-Regular-\_JR-2025-146

Description

External Closing Date: Sept 9, 2025
Note: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate:

47.98

Minimum Weekly Hours:

35

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Systems, this position is responsible for the creation, management, analysis, and distribution of the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services to support the organization. This position also supports the City’s asset management and maintenance management programs. This position is highly technical and analytical in nature and requires the aptitude to be self-directed, highly motivated, and possess strong critical thinking skills.

Duties Include:

  • Administers the City’s GIS system and provides continuous improvement to the quality of the spatial/non-spatial data the City maintains.

  • Administers the City’s various asset and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS).

  • Provides technical GIS support in the form of analysis and reporting to various City departments (including PSAB, Life Cycle Analysis).

  • Assists in the administration of the City’s ArcGIS Server and provisioning and managing map services to support internal and external facing web applications.

  • Assists in the development, configuration, and support of internal and external mapping based applications.

  • Provides mapping support to City departments for regularly produced map products including zoning and OCP updates and others that support corporate bylaws and policies.

  • Compiles, creates, edits, and manages GIS and related datasets such as GPS, as-built, legal drawings, and land surveys.

  • Develops resources and delivers training to internal staff.

  • Coordinates with software providers and contractors regarding the development and implementation of GIS related software, and associated contracts.

  • Provides guidance and assigns tasks to the CAD Technician I.

  • Performs additional related work, as required.

  • All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Successful completion of a diploma in GIS, or a related field, from a recognized institute of technology.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the implementation, data maintenance, reporting, and analysis of GIS or related applications.

  • Valid BC drivers’ license Class 5.

  • A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of GIS principles, standards, techniques, and procedures.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of creating, administering, and maintaining enterprise geodatabases, including data modeling.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of ESRI software and tools such as desktop ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro, Collector, ArcGIS Online/Portal for ArcGIS.

  • Experience with GPS and the development of data capture methods and techniques using mobile technology.

  • Working knowledge of GIS technology and related fields.

  • Working knowledge of maintenance management technology.

  • Working knowledge of mapping principles, coordination of geometry and mathematical principles, and of surveying principles, techniques, and procedures as related to the work.

  • Strong PC/technology skills and aptitude.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to team work and customer service.

  • Ability to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external clients.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience working with local government.

  • Experience with Geocortex Essentials software and computerized maintenance management software, preferably Cityworks.

  • Experience with versioning and versioned editing workflows.

  • Experience with Python scripting for data management, automation, and analysis.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile.

  • Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.

Worker Sub-Type: Permanent
Location: Operation Services Building
Time Type: Full time

Locations

Supervisory Organization Infrastructure Systems

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : 5 years or more

About City of Vernon, CA

Government Administration
201-500

Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver. Named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped establish the Coldstream Ranch in nearby Coldstream, the City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of 40,000 (2013), while its metropolitan region, Greater Vernon, has a population of 58,584 as of the Canada 2011 Census.