GIS Analyst

The City of Burnaby’s Corporate Services Department is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented GIS Analyst. Our GIS team is growing and expanding to support the increasing demand for GIS services in the City.

• Lead advanced GIS projects, including preliminary investigation, requirement analysis, design, configuration, documentation, and implementation of complex custom GIS applications.
• Design and develop GIS solutions utilizing programming, automation, and system integration to support real‑time data feeds, spatial analytics, and decision‑making tools across multiple business departments and divisions.
• Provide project management and technical leadership on GIS application projects.
• Supervise, guide and provide technical direction to mapping and GIS technicians.
• Exercise considerable independence of judgment and action in all technical aspects of work, with policy matters and project objectives discussed with a supervisor.

• Extensive experience in GIS technology with demonstrated expertise in the ESRI ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, and Geodatabases).
• Experience with the Safe Software platform (FME Flow‑Server and FME Form‑Desktop).
• Proficiency in application configuration, scripting (Python, JavaScript) and tools such as QGIS, PostGIS, and Geo Server.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Power Platform tools including Power BI and Power Automate.
• Strong proficiency in spatial data analysis, cartography, and geoprocessing.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a GIS team in a collaborative and service‑oriented environment.
• Track record of managing and delivering complex GIS projects, including planning, resourcing, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Experience supporting business units with spatial decision‑making tools and implementing enterprise GIS solutions aligned with organizational goals and smart city strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills, with a strong foundation in business systems analysis and spatial data governance.
• Completion of a university degree at the Bachelor’s level in computer science, GIS, IT systems and processes or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Apply online by June 10, 2026.

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.