Job description Contribute to making the District of North Vancouver a great place to live, work and play for generations to come. Stretching from Deep Cove in the east to the Capilano River Canyon in the west, the District of North Vancouver is characterized by innovative municipal government that maintains and enhances the quality of life for its residents and businesses. Fuelled by the District’s award-winning vision to build vibrant and sustainable communities for people of all ages and backgrounds, we are looking to fill this position. Work for an employer of choice, help build this North Shore community, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

A challenging career opportunity is immediately available for a GIS Analyst to work as part of our GIS team. We are looking for a progressive individual with a diverse skill set who can make leading edge contributions to a geographic information system. The organization and the community utilize spatial information from our progressive and mature GIS on a regular basis. You will be responsible for making maps, helping to maintain over 300 data sets, performing complex analysis, running system diagnostics, creating databases, helping to develop web and desktop applications, and performing customer service and system administration functions.

The successful applicant will have:

· A positive attitude and be able to collaborate within a team environment. You should also be analytical, detail-oriented and able to use your problem-solving skills to organize and analyze complex datasets and effectively communicate results.

· Excellent understanding of GIS systems including software, hardware and common data sets.

· Thorough knowledge of Esri’s Enterprise ArcGIS software. Specifically, ArcGIS Desktop, Pro, Server, and Collector.

· Knowledge of relational database design, concepts, and techniques, preferably in an ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase environment.

· Skills in application design and development, preferably related to web-based applications.

· Familiarity with graphic editing software, FTP software, CAD software, GPS units, remote sensing, and orthoimagery and lidar processing is beneficial.

· Municipal GIS experience is beneficial but not required.

· Completion of an undergraduate degree program in a related discipline such as Geography or Computer Science, including courses in spatial information systems and sound related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required.

We offer a dynamic, progressive environment where you can do interesting and innovative work. The hourly pay range for this unionized position is $35.74 - $42.20 based on a 35-hour flexible workweek. The District offers a comprehensive benefit package, modified work week, learning and development opportunities, along with a respectful workplace environment and an on-going commitment towards work / life balance.

If you are an enthusiastic results-orientated individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills who wants to “make a difference” in local government, please apply with your resume and cover letter online at www.dnv.org/careers by February 20, 2018.