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Port of Vancouver GIS CAD Technician (term up to 1 year) in Vancouver, British Columbia
JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.
The GIS CAD Technician provides, for internal and external customers, a variety of spatial data services including drafting, GIS, records maintenance, plotting, scanning and research. The incumbent performs a variety of GIS projects intended to improve access to and quality of spatial data at the Port.
What youdo:
Responsible for theregular updating and reconciliation of land inventories in GIS, working withthe Real Estate department to ensure that the information stored in Real Estatesystem is as accurate and up to date as possible.
Work on a variety ofGIS projects intended to improve access to and quality of spatial data at thePort. This includes data improvement, Maps on Request functionality, and mobileapplications.
Prepare, collect andinput data for various Port systems, including GIS Real Estate and EngineeringDepartment Document Index (EDDI).
Prepare a variety ofplans from a wide variety of source material, revising Port mapping asrequired.
Assist with ongoingmaintenance and development of the GIS and its applications.
Assist with theorganization and maintenance of drawings and records related to Portinfrastructure and assets as required.
Carry out researchrelated to historical records.
What you bring:
Must have a related two-yearfull-time technical diploma from BCIT or another acceptable diploma.
A minimum of 2 years of GISexperience using Esri software and/or drafting experience using Autodesksoftware (preferably AutoCAD Map 3D).
Must beproficient with computers, especially the Microsoft Office suite.
Self-motivatedindividual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaiseeffectively and positively with both staff and outside contacts.
Ability to work independently, accurately and on own initiative tomaintain work output.
Mustbe a team player with a "customer service" focus.
Goodorganizational skills and flexibility to perform multiple tasks is required.
What we offer:
Market-competitive basesalaries and variable incentive plan
Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Flexible remote workprogram
Earned time off program
Paid vacation andpersonal care leave
Learning, development,and advancement opportunities
Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront
Friendly, unique, andrespectful workplace
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions.
This is Canadian-based employment,and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work inCanada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may besubject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record,credit, and/or reference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our portcommunity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates includingwomen, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visibleminorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection processand while working with the port authority. If you require support applying toour openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .
We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditionalterritories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .