Senior GIS Analyst

BC Assessment is currently looking for a Senior GIS Analyst to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) division in our Victoria office! 

We acknowledge that BC Assessment’s Victoria office is located on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

Who we are
 

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities.  We value BC and also, truly value our people.

Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video!

Who you are
 

We’re looking for a technology leader who can develop and execute BC Assessment’s spatial data model and drive the business forward by developing, designing and delivering on GIS systems and services to support property valuation across the province. 

The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with local governments, internal partners and participate fully in a team environment as well as lead and mentor our team of GIS Analysts.

You bring a deep knowledge of GIS principles and techniques to the role and will demonstrate your understanding of software development in relation to modelling, scripting, querying and data administration.

What you’ll get to do

Reporting to the Manager, Data Management & Reporting, this role acts as a team supervisor in the management and maintenance of our GIS systems in support of BC Assessment’s business activities.  The role monitors the day-to-day service activities for the GIS team and provides mentoring, training and supervision.  The role is also tasked to analyze BC Assessment business challenges and develop, design, deliver and maintain all our GIS products and services. 

As a Senior GIS Analyst, you will also:

• Lead and coordinate corporate wide GIS projects which includes developing project charters, coordinating staff resources, preparing project reports and evaluating outcomes.

• Conduct research, perform product testing and develop business cases on suitable GIS applications and technology.

• Identify opportunities to integrate GIS into enterprise and business solutions.

• Review service quality issues and approve recommendations for improvements.

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of spatial, tabular and attribute databases used in GIS applications.

• Write programming scripts using appropriate language such as Python, ArcGIS Model Builder and Structured Query Language.

• Participate in procurement and contract management activities related to spatial data and service providers.

This position is included in the bargaining unit. 

Location: Victoria, BC
Compensation: $93,317.50 - $109,693.26
Competition Close Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 @ 11:59PM (PST)

*The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.

What you bring to the team
 

Education

• A university degree in Geographic Information Systems or related discipline such as Geography, Information Technology or Environmental Science.

• Completion of Certificate (or higher) in software development would be an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience working in the GIS field.

• Business analysis and project management experience is required.

• Experience in:
  o Capturing, converting, creating, editing and maintaining digital information in a GIS environment. 
  o Creating and managing relational database technologies.
  o Creating a variety of digital, geographical and descriptive products including thematic maps and associated descriptive statistics in web mapping applications such as Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS.
  o Developing scripts for process automation, in languages such as Python or SQL.
  o Supervising teams, developing education plans and delivering training. 

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why you’ll love it here
 

We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:

• Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.

• Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.

• Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.

• Employee Discounts – access to the discount store for discounts on hotel stays, technology and a bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program.  

• Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.

• Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.
   

At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British ​Columbia. Our values include:​ ​​

• ​We are here for each other

• We own our experience

• We are one team

• We are dedicated learners​
   

Our commitment to you
 

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.
 

We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.

One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views.​ We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from anyone, including Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups/Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and People with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities or Expressions.

What else you should know

• Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications.  If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.

• Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.

• If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully.  Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements. 

• All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.

What’s next

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 16th.

• Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).