Posted 16 days ago
GIS Specialist
@ Vancouver International Airport Authority
British Columbia
Overview
Vancouver International Airport Authority is hiring a permanent full-time GIS Specialist in its Engineering Services Department. The role plans, manages and maintains GIS data and applications, integrates location data with Maximo, Propworks and CAD, and trains staff on the webGIS system. The posting requires at least 4 years of recent GIS experience, with ArcGIS and programming knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage and implement GIS changes and integrations
- Design and create internal and external maps
- Lead webGIS training and support for staff
- Import construction data from CAD into GIS datasets
- Design and run import scripts combining CAD and other data
Requirements summary:
- At least 4 years of recent GIS experience for a large organization
- Demonstrated ESRI ArcGIS Desktop experience
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise
- Proven computer programming knowledge
- Exceptional customer service skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | GIS, Geomatics |
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Vancouver International Airport Authority
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YVR is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Connecting B.C. Proudly to the World.
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our commitments to safety, teamwork, accountability, and innovation, we fulfill our strategic priorities, including our commitment to being Net Zero by 2030. We believe that people are the core of our business. We're trailblazers for change and innovation, transforming our airport and making a difference in our community. We welcome new voices with diverse experiences to join our team— consider your next opportunity at YVR. . . YVR est là pour servir notre communauté et l’économie qui la soutient. En connectant fièrement la C.-B. au reste du monde, nous sommes le deuxième aéroport le plus achalandé du Canada, offrant des liens essentiels et stratégiques vers les marchés mondiaux. En tant que carrefour aéroportuaire durable de classe mondiale, nous sommes des leaders de l’industrie, ayant été nommés meilleur aéroport en Amérique du Nord 13 fois au cours des 15 dernières années par Skytrax, la principale référence internationale en matière de reconnaissance dans l’aviation. Grâce à nos engagements envers la sécurité, le travail d’équipe, la responsabilisation et l’innovation, nous réalisons nos priorités stratégiques, y compris notre objectif d’atteindre zéro émission nette d’ici 2030. Nous croyons que les gens sont au cœur de nos activités. Nous sommes des pionniers du changement et de l’innovation, en pleine transformation de notre aéroport et déterminés à faire une différence dans notre communauté. Nous sommes toujours heureux d’accueillir de nouvelles voix aux parcours diversifiés pour se joindre à notre équipe — envisagez votre prochaine opportunité à YVR
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, B.C., CA
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- Vancouver International Airport Authority
- Vancouver Airport Authority
- Specialties
- Airport Management
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, B.C. |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1992 |
| Specialties | Airport Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Airport Operations is an integral part to the success of the airport system, as a key role in facilitating safe and efficient and predictable movement of aircraft and all customers that those aircraft serve. Roles in Airport Operations are exciting and dynamic and require a strong team approach – which is key to everything we do.
We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time GIS Specialist in the Engineering Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, managing and maintaining the GIS data and GIS applications. He or she will oversee maintenance and integrations of locations in other software (i.e., Maximo, Propworks, CAD and GIS).
Key responsibilities include:
Planning, overseeing and implementing GIS changes and integrations which includes working with webGIS users and users of the data to ensure that the GIS system is meeting the needs of the users.
Designing and creating maps for internal and external use.
Providing training and support for the webGIS system which will include leading classroom and one-on-one training for a variety of Airport Authority staff
Managing the GIS system by ensuring that all of the changes that happen during construction are imported into the GIS in a systematic and accurate way, as well as, developing systems so that attribute information for important elements within the GIS can be effectively added from as-builts and field surveys
Designing, building and running import scripts that takes data from the CAD environment and combines it with data from other sources to create or update GIS datasets
Key qualifications include:
At least 4 years’ recent, related experience maintaining GIS datasets and GIS systems for a large organization, supplemented by a Bachelor of Technology in GIS or equivalent education; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Demonstrated experience using various ESRI ArcGIS desktop software products
Experience with all aspects of the ArcGIS Enterprise environment.
Familiarity with Vertigis Geocortex and Studio and Safe Software’s FME would be an asset
Proven knowledge of computer programming
Familiarity with land surveying methodology and equipment
Exceptional customer service skills
Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring a welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.
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