Gis Coordinator

GIS Coordinator

Term
Posting No. 012-24
January 25, 2024

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the Li̓ lwat7úl (Lílwat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 14,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired.
The Information Technology (IT) department of the Corporate Services and Public Safety division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of GIS Coordinator. Reporting to the GIS Supervisor, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly, starting approximately March 11, 2024, for 1 year.
The GIS Coordinator will support the management, administration, and ongoing development of the RMOW’s GIS platform. This position will collaborate with the GIS Supervisor to administer and manage, the GIS system; develop and maintain the RMOW’s catalog of spatial data web services, applications, and mapping products; and use the GIS to perform analysis, deliver business needs, and integration with other municipal systems. This role will assist with the collection, validation, and entry of data to the GIS system, support and mentor team members, partner with stakeholders and liaison with RMOW departments and other IT professionals for efficiency and effective use of GIS resources and systems.
Qualified candidates have completed a diploma program in geography, engineering, or related discipline supplemented by completion of a GIS post diploma program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with 1-3 years in a similar role. Qualified candidates demonstrate knowledge and strong understanding of GIS principles, cartography, and mapping systems; GIS geodatabase and application development, ArcGIS Enterprise architecture deployment would be considered an asset; familiarity with and awareness of GIS trends and best practices specific to local government considered an asset. Qualified candidates are proficient in Microsoft SQL Server, Tempest, Accela’s civic platform, AutoCAD and, Microsoft Office Suite.
The successful candidate is a positive and approachable individual with excellent communication skills and a customer service focus who is organized, analytical and process oriented. The successful candidate also demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace within their team and will create and maintain effective working relationships with others while contributing to a positive environment. The starting wage for this job position is $44.24.
As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid BC class 5 driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract and a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter online at www.whistler.ca/careers
Posting No. 012-24 | Deadline for applications is Thursday, February 8, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.