DISTRICT OF SAANICHInformation Technology DepartmentSolution Delivery Division GIS Analyst Permanent Full Time PositionThe District of Saanich is one of the largest municipalities in British Columbia and is committed to providing high-quality services to a diverse and growing community. With a focus on innovation, collaboration and service excellence, we leverage technology and data to support effective decision-making and deliver reliable services across the organization.The Information Technology Department is seeking a skilled and analytical GIS Analyst to join the Solutions Delivery Division. This permanent full-time role is well suited to a collaborative professional who is passionate about spatial data, system integration, and supporting enterprise-wide GIS initiatives in a dynamic municipal environment.Reporting to the GIS Coordinator, the GIS Analyst supports the development, maintenance and enhancement of the District?s enterprise GIS environment, including servers, web services and mobile applications. Responsibilities include managing spatial and tabular data, performing geoprocessing and QA/QC activities, supporting web mapping and field workflows, and maintaining enterprise geodatabases. The role also involves developing and providing training and technical support to staff across the organization, troubleshooting GIS issues, developing automation and integration workflows, and supporting interfaces with corporate systems.Requirements include a degree in Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline with an emphasis on GIS, along with a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in an enterprise GIS environment. Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of GIS principles, data modelling, and QA/QC practices, as well as proficiency with Esri?s ArcGIS platform (including ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise and Online). Strong communication skills are required for training and support. Experience working with databases, SQL, FME workflows, and scripting (e.g.,Python) will be crucial for this role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. As a part of this competition process, testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $51.28 per hour (2026 rate) and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on June 10, 2026, quoting competition 26144. The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC?s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high?performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.