Officer 2 plus 10% Skill Premium

Salary: $39.72 per hour
The Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) manages and operates the Victoria International Airport, which is the 10th busiest airport in Canada and the gateway to Vancouver Island.

Position Overview
As the GIS Coordinator, you will report to the Director, Facilities and will normally work a 37.5 hour work week.  This bargaining unit position is responsible for managing the VAA’s Technical Data Centre (TDC), providing GIS/CAD/Project Management support, planning, development, and expertise to the organization in creating and maintaining GIS/CAD applications for VAA lands.  This position serves as a resource and consultant to the VAA on GIS-related matters.

The required education & experience for this position will typically be gained through:
A degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline, supplemented by course work in GIS and a minimum of three years’ experience operating a GIS system in a multi-disciplined engineering or technical environment, plus extensive experience with AutoCAD and ESRI ArcGIS, data and mapping QA/QC.  Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Advanced working knowledge of the technical requirements for importing, exporting and using CAD/GIS format data to and from engineering drawings and expert level knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both orally and in written business correspondence.  Accuracy and an orientation to detail are key.
Experience working in an airport environment, preferred.