YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Airport Operations is an integral part to the success of the airport system, as a key role in facilitating safe and efficient and predictable movement of aircraft and all customers that those aircraft serve. Roles in Airport Operations are exciting and dynamic and require a strong team approach ? which is key to everything we do.
We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time GIS Specialist in the Engineering Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, managing and maintaining the GIS data and GIS applications. He or she will oversee maintenance and integrations of locations in other software (i.e., Maximo, Propworks, CAD and GIS).
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the GIS system by ensuring that all of the changes that happen during construction are imported into the GIS in a systematic and accurate way, as well as, developing systems so that attribute information for important elements within the GIS can be effectively added from as-builts and field surveys
Key qualifications include:
At least 4 years? recent, related experience maintaining GIS datasets and GIS systems for a large organization, supplemented by a Bachelor of Technology in GIS or equivalent education; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring a welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is open to Vancouver Airport Authority employees only. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.?
Salary Range : Band 7, $75,766 - $99,027 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.? ? At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at ?
Who We AreYVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you?re a part of, the work you do matters.
At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.
Whatever your background and wherever you?re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at .
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