The District is a progressive municipality of 86,000 residents and 3,700 businesses with vibrant, liveable neighbourhoods and a magnificent mountain, river and ocean setting. Our Vision is, “By 2020, we will be recognized among the most sustainable communities in the world as demonstrated through our environmental stewardship, strong network of neighbourhoods, a vibrant economy and community-driven growth and change.”
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, developing web and desktop applications, and performing customer service and system administration functions.
You should possess the following:
- 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 ArcGIS software. Specifically, ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcInfo.
- Knowledge of relational database design, concepts, and techniques, preferably in an ArcSDE Geodatabase environment.
- Skills in application design and development, preferably developing web-based applications.
- Familiarity with graphic editing software, FTP software, CAD software, GPS units, remote sensing, and orthoimagery 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 $26.79 – $31.62 (’06 rates) based on a 35-hour flexible workweek. The District offers a comprehensive benefit package, enhanced vacation, 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 send your resume in confidence by July 31, 2007 to: Human Resources, District of North Vancouver, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5. Fax: (604) 987-9626 e-mail: hr@dnv.org
We appreciate your interest in this position and advise that
only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted
More information: www.dnv.org