Civic Operations GIS Technologist (Permanent, Full-Time) – 1864

Civic Operations GIS Technologist (Permanent, Full-Time) – 1864

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

The City of Kamloops is seeking an individual with excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills to join our maintenance management and GIS team as a permanent, full-time Civic Operations GIS Technologist. The Civic Operations GIS Technologist supports the development, maintenance, and analysis of geographic information systems to assist in planning, operations, and decision-making across Civic Operations. This role is responsible for producing accurate spatial data, maps, and reports; maintaining GIS databases; and providing technical support to internal interest holders to ensure data integrity and effective use of GIS tools. If this sounds like a career that interests you, apply today!

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit -traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

1. Completion of a two-year diploma in GIS.
2. Minimum two years’ previous experience in municipal GIS experience (ArcGIS).
3. Eligible for certification as a Technologist or a Technician with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia.
4. Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.

Please note, this position is open until filled but may close anytime after February 26, 2026 if a candidate is found.

Hourly Rate
$ 47.942

Hours & Days of Work
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (year-round)

Hours per Week
35

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email [email protected] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.