Mission is located in the lower mainland of BC and is nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River valley.  Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 38,000 residents, located 15 minutes north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver.  Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small town character.

GIS Technician I

As you wander around the community, do you visually graph and map the features and geography of the land around you in your mind?  If so, this opportunity could be for you!

Our Development Services Department is seeking a dynamic individual to join our multi-disciplinary team as a full-time GIS Technician I. In this position you will provide Geographical Information Systems (GIS) support services as they relate primarily to the day-to-day functions and responsibilities of the Planning Division.  You will also support other municipal departments with their mapping and data analysis needs.

We are looking for an individual who is technical and results-oriented, who has a positive outlook and uses their excellent customer service skills to provide high-quality outputs while compiling data and preparing or revising maps using resources such as aerial photographs, survey notes, legal plans, records, reports, and original maps.

The preferred candidate will have one year of course work towards a certificate or diploma in GIS, drafting, planning,  pre-engineering, computer science or geographic studies or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  You will also have a minimum of one year of experience in GIS and drafting using ArcGIS, AutoCAD or other web-based mapping applications. You will supplement your training and experience with your knowledge of relevant municipal planning processes, bylaws, and have knowledge of land charges and the Land Title Act provisions.  You will bring strong analytical and decision-making skills, and keen attention to detail, along with your ability to complete assignments under the pressure of competing deadlines and frequent interruptions.

The hourly rate for this full-time CUPE position is $30.60 plus an excellent benefit package upon completion of probation. We also offer a 9-day fortnight schedule (extended hours for 9 days and 1 day off every two weeks).