- Professional
- Office in Burnaby
This position works in the GIS organizational unit. This is complex and technical work providing leadership from initial review and analysis of business processes to final implementation and documentation of GIS solutions for various business departments and divisions. An incumbent is responsible for project management and technical leadership on GIS application projects under preliminary investigation, requirement analysis, design, configuration, documentation and implementation. Supervision, guidance and technical direction is provided to mapping and GIS technicians during the course of assigned projects. This role will be working on the City’s Geospatial Strategy project, working closely with the project manager, stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure alignment between business needs, enterprise GIS standards, and long-term strategic goals. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in all technical aspects of the work while policy matters and project objectives are discussed with a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of achievement of overall objectives and effectiveness of services delivered. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of a university degree at the Bachelor’s level in computer science, GIS, IT systems and processes or a related discipline with considerable experience in business systems analysis and GIS systems OR, an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of business process and business systems planning principles, methods and standards. Considerable knowledge of GIS system integration with information technology components, processes and developments. Sound knowledge of independent research, survey and data management activities. Ability to document, analyze and assess a variety of information, identify priorities and resources and propose alternative business processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work such as stakeholder engagement, and supporting strategic initiatives. Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.
This is a Temporary Full Time position until October 6, 2026.
Please apply online by October 17, 2025.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
