GIS Solutions Analyst
Competition # 26-086
Status: Full Time Regular (CUPE)
Department: Information Technology
Salary: $45.15 per hour - 53.29 per hour
Closing: July 26, 2026
We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The City of Maple Ridge has an exciting opportunity for a Regular full-time GIS Solutions Analyst to join our Information Technology Department. Our GIS Solutions Analyst is responsible for addressing day-to-day service requests and providing project support related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS solutions utilizing various software applications for internal, external, and mobile users. Our GIS Solutions Analyst needs to have the skills to ensure the maintenance of the City’s spatial and non-spatial data is optimized; develop and maintain supporting application documentation; participate on project teams to deliver new and ongoing initiatives and solutions; support business activities in the collection and management of data, information, and analytics; and provide administrative support for city-wide initiatives.
This role is not just a GIS technician role. It is a hybrid operational support + delivery role that needs someone who can support users, maintain data and applications, contribute to projects, and work independently in a municipal environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a related field with considerable related experience working with GIS and the development of cartographic, analytics, and data collection solutions; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of GIS and system integration, related software applications and infrastructure technology.
- Sound knowledge of database standards, design, data models, data creation methods and techniques, workflow/process engineering, including those that enable field data collection and management and product delivery design and production.
- Sound knowledge of business analysis and project management principles and methods.
- Ability to work with Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles and identify data integrity issues.
- Ability to perform data analysis, research, compile, analyze, interpret, and create visualizations of data using a variety of tools and prepares reports.
- Ability to generate a wide array of GIS products, such as maps, charts, visualizations, written reports, and presentations.
- Ability to perform system maintenance to identify software and hardware problems, perform tests and document system changes, procedures, and problems.
- Ability to implement new applications and apply new technologies with minimal guidance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to apply analytical, organizational, multi-tasking and problem solving skills.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
