(Replacement Temporary Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. The District of West Vancouver Engineering Services Department is seeking a highly motivated GIS Analyst for approximately 12 months. Reporting to the GIS Administrator, the ideal candidate requires a high level of initiative and independent judgment to support corporate needs related to GIS and Asset Management.

This position will be responsible for:

- Thorough knowledge of GIS desktop tools, including ESRI ArcGIS Pro and its extensions (e.g., Spatial or Network Analyst), ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal, ArcGIS Experience Builder
- Creating and maintaining database queries, ability to script in ArcPy, Python, Arcade, SQL
- Preparing data translation routines to integrate data into, as well as reporting information out of GIS and the Asset Management System;
- Proficiency or experience with Maintenance Connection or similar CMMS and FME data integration software would be an asset;
- Establishing procedures for the collection of data using a GPS unit and ArcGIS Field Maps, provide relevant training or guidance as needed;
- Interpreting and uploading information from legal surveys, as-built drawings and digital data sets;
- Implementing procedures for data integrity and quality control;
- Acting as a resource to client departments in responding to a variety of requests for information, maps, services, mobile applications, analyses and reports;
- Researching technologies and recommending upgrades related to the work;




- Demonstrating applications and tools to users of the mapping system and web based applications;
- Serving as a project lead on various short and medium-term projects as assigned, and;
- Performing other related duties as required.

This position requires the completion of a university degree or college diploma in GIS/Geography or Computer Science, plus have a minimum of 2 years of directly related and relevant experience, preferably in a municipal environment. The preferred candidate will demonstrate considerable technical and analytical skill and have knowledge of municipal mapping standards, projection systems, raster data modelling and digital photo manipulation. The candidate must be able to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

A Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department and on WestNet.

Position Status

Union (WVMEA) – Replacement Temporary Full time (approximately 12 months)

Hours of Work

35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay

$45.07 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.

Closing Date

11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]

📌 GIS Analyst (Vancouver)
🏢 District of West Vancouver
📍 Vancouver