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Geomatics Systems Specialist

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 04

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 95,100.00 - 102,500.00

Position Highlights
Analyzes, designs, implements and maintains technically complex geomatics related hardware and software systems for
new or existing user programs or facilities.

What you'll do

• Designs, implements and maintains technically complex hardware and software systems for new or existing user

programs or facilities to ensure effective compatibility/interface with the mini, micro and main computer systems by: defining
the problem, purpose, scope and/or interfaces with any existing applications; gathering and analyzing data on inputs,
outputs, functions and associated costs and benefits; developing a general outline of the proposed application and
preparing reports of technical, operation and economic feasibility; conducting design sessions with users and developing
the detailed flow and logic of the proposed applications; determining equipment configurations required to support the
applications; developing mathematical models using simulation and other techniques; incorporating controls and
procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness and security of data; developing test data and designing special testing
methods or procedures; developing conversion procedures required for implementation into production status; training end
users in the use of the new system and reviewing detailed programmed results to ensure desired results have been
obtained; and preparing cost analyzes for above projects.

• Resolves and implements solutions to hardware and software operational problems in order to isolate the problems as

hardware or software related by determining appropriate corrective measures on short-term and long term basis and
arranging for and/or performing necessary repairs/corrections to be made to equipment/software.

• Develops, implements and maintains Enterprise GIS by gathering and documenting requirements and needs, act as

project coordinator for design, acts as interface with IT developers and disseminates information so others can implement
plans.

• Analyzes user requests for development of new engineering systems and/or extensions to existing systems to determine

feasibility, cost effectiveness and appropriate action.

• Undertakes requisite post-processing of photogrammetric data to meet internal and/or end user needs.

• Plans, justifies, acquires and disposes of hardware resources required for the operation of the photogrammetry section by:

evaluating new hardware/software products to determine their suitability and feasibility to interface with existing hardware
and user applications; testing new equipment and preparing formal recommendations; developing specifications for
equipment tenders; and preparing justification and reconciliation reports for purchasing.

• Communicates with internal customers and external agencies including governments, vendors and contractors to discuss

technical issues related to geo-spatial data.

• Coordinates system related program development beta testing.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• College Diploma or Degree in Geomatics Sciences plus five (5) years of experience in related photogrammetry or survey

work including the development of systems.

• American Society of Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Certification or equivalent considered an asset.

• Demonstrated expertise using Geomatics software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, FME and Smallworld

required.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada V3N 4X8

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Date Posted: 2026-05-22 Closing Date: 2026-06-10

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