Gis Technologist

Overview

GIS I TECHNOLOGIST (Full Time, Regular)

Posted March 9, 2026

The City of Fernie is inviting applications for the position of GIS I Technologist. This position is posted internally and externally concurrently. The successful candidate will be organized, analytical, detail oriented, and experienced in GIS systems. The City maintains a robust enterprise GIS system embedded in many operations and reports to the Business Systems Manager. The GIS I Technologist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and distributing GIS data and services to support the organization.

The City seeks a self-directed, motivated individual skilled in performing technical work with specific experience in maintaining and delivering GIS services within an ESRI environment and related procedures and standards. This role requires a professional approach and exceptional communication skills to respond to customer requests and provide end-user training.

• Maintain the City’s Geographic Information database by entering and editing graphic and non-graphic data from various sources.
• Maintain and distribute services to support desktop, mobile, and web applications and document related processes and procedures.
• Support interdepartmental projects by preparing detailed specifications for spatial and non-spatial data and integrate new data into existing City systems to support ongoing City business.
• Design, code, and test programs and subroutines to access specific data or generate reports from the geographic database and related systems.
• Design tools to source internal and external data and plan the integration with existing data sets.
• Provide guidance to users; liaise with users to ensure data entered in databases linked to the geographic system meets prescribed standards; identify and resolve data quality anomalies as appropriate.
• Assemble non-graphic data from departmental files, charts, and similar records.
• Respond to user service requests; recommend development or refinement of the geographic system’s capabilities to meet departmental requirements.
• Assemble technical data, analyze, and prepare statistical reporting to support internal and external information requirements.
• Assist with site surveys and field inspections as required, project management, and providing technical advice.
• Assist with preparing, collecting, and maintaining technical data and reports.
• All employees shall work in accordance with the City of Fernie’s Safety Management System.
• Other duties as required.

Required

• Completion of a post-secondary GIS program from a recognized technical institute.
• Three years of experience with computer assisted mapping techniques, relational database systems, programming methods applicable to GIS work, and ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, server and cloud-based products, Python scripting, and Autodesk products.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sound knowledge of mapping principles, techniques and materials, simple mathematics, coordinate geometry, drafting, and survey computations.
• Ability to maintain a variety of records, reports and information systems related to the work.
• Ability to design, code and test programs and subroutines on the geographic information system.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to internal GIS users as required.
• Excellent computer skills including in-depth knowledge and experience in an MS Office environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effectively communicating and working with others.
• Ability to handle confidential inquiries and information; effective organizational skills.

Competencies for Success

• Previous related experience working in a municipal environment.
• Interest in technology and staying current with advancing technology.

The above describes the principal functions and duties for proper evaluation of the job. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet operation needs.

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the current CUPE 2093 contract, with a wage rate of $46.42/hour and 40 hours/week. This is a Full-Time, Regular position, on-site.

This position is posted internally/externally concurrently. Detailed applications containing resume and cover letter should be received by 12:00 PM March 23, 2026, and addressed to Chantal Chown;

Disclaimer:
The City intends to fill one position and may appoint the successful candidate at either the GIS Technologist I or GIS Technologist II level depending on qualifications and experience. Please indicate which competition you are applying for.

Chantal Chown, Business Systems Manager
c/o Human Resources
City of Fernie, PO Box 190
Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 or
email

The City of Fernie is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its hiring process. The City will not condone or tolerate discrimination or harassment under any protected grounds. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout employment.