City of Merritt
Civil Engineering
GISTechnician/Analyst
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“GIS Technician/Analyst at City of Merritt. Skills: GIS systems, ArcGIS platforms, Geodatabases. Maintain municipality’s GIS. Support infrastructure asset management”
What You'll Achieve.
Support operational decision-making; Support long-term planning
Industry & Context.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Diploma or degree in GIS, 2–5 years of experience with GIS, Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS, Experience managing geodatabases, Experience with GPS data collection, Data management skills, Analytical skills, Ability to communicate technical information, Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Nice to Have
Municipal GIS experience preferred, Familiarity with municipal infrastructure mapping
What You'll Do.
Maintain municipality’s GIS
Support infrastructure asset management
Provide mapping for municipal services
Provide spatial analysis for municipal services
Ensure accurate spatial data
Ensure accessible spatial data
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Infrastructure staff; Work closely with engineering; Work closely with administration
Communication Scope
Communicate technical information
Full Job Description
Merritt is a small, caring, resilient city located in the stunning Nicola Valley of BC. We are surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Living in Merritt, you'll find short commutes, big amenities and an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreation and leisure amenities for all ages and preferences. Working at the City of Merritt, you'll join a team of caring coworkers and innovative roll-up-your-sleeves who are passionate about public service and determined to make a difference. Whether we're delivering essential services, running community recreation programs, or more, our team takes pride in helping Merritt to be an attractive, sustainable, healthy and safe small city. We work together to build a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects our values and the community we serve The City of Merritt is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Technician / GIS Analyst to support Infrastructure operations through mapping, spatial data management, and asset analysis. This position is responsible for maintaining the municipality’s Geographic Information System (GIS), supporting infrastructure asset management, and providing mapping and spatial analysis for water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and other municipal services. The successful candidate will work closely with Infrastructure staff, engineering, and administration to ensure accurate and accessible spatial data to support operational decision-making and long-term planning. ## Qualifications * Diploma or degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, or a related field. * 2–5 years of experience working with GIS systems (municipal experience preferred). * Strong working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, etc.). * Experience managing geodatabases and spatial datasets. * Familiarity with municipal infrastructure mapping such as water, sewer, storm, and roads is an asset. * Experience with GPS data collection
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