GIS Engineer / GIS Consultant

About the Position As a GIS Engineer/GIS Consultant, you will be part of the Surveying and Geodata Department. For Ålesund Municipality, this department plays a vital role in providing essential maps and digital services that underpin many of the services the municipality delivers. Among other responsibilities, the department manages and operates the municipality’s mapping and land-use planning databases, maintains building information in the Cadastre, carries out surveying tasks, handles property taxation, and delivers property information. The department currently has 16 employees, all based at the City Hall in Ålesund. This position will be co-located with the rest of the department. The department operates under the Planning and Building Directorate. We need additional resources and are hiring 1 person for a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will also be involved in various map-related tasks connected to the land-use planning section of the Municipal Master Plan. Key Information Application Deadline: 15.11.2026 Employer Municipal Sector – Community Services Location ÅLESUND Job Title GIS Engineer / GIS Consultant Vacancies 1 Full-time / Part-time Full-time Employment Type Permanent Position Percentage 100 Webcruiter ID: 5197378630 Job Duties Management and updating of data in mapping, planning, and thematic map databases. Production of various maps, including zoning maps and thematic maps for different applications. Setup, execution, and presentation of analyses using geospatial data (GIS analyses). Setup of map databases, web mapping servers, and web-based map portals. Qualifications Higher education at minimum Bachelor level in a relevant field—preferably GIS/Geomatics. Substantial relevant experience may compensate for formal education. Knowledge of or experience with managing data in mapping, thematic, and planning databases. Experience with web-based map portals, open-source solutions, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, SQL, GeoServer, or similar technologies is an advantage. Familiarity with GIS software such as QGIS or ISY GIS is an advantage (the municipality currently uses these tools). Knowledge of drone data usage is an advantage. Knowledge of public archives and the Cadastre is an advantage. Being a certified Cadastre Registrar and holding a Class B driver’s license is an advantage, though not mandatory. Proficiency in Norwegian, both written and spoken. Personal Traits Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team. Ability to work systematically, analytically, and in a structured manner. Flexibility and solution-oriented mindset. Interest in and willingness to adopt and develop new tools and methodologies. What We Offer Opportunity to shape tomorrow’s society. Engaging and meaningful tasks. A strong interdisciplinary work environment. Opportunities for professional development. Salary according to collective agreement. Flexible working hours. Municipal employment terms including pension scheme and staff insurance. Address: Keiser Wilhelms gate 11, 6003 ÅLESUND, Norway Open route description (in new tab) Contact Information Silja Øvrelid Head of Department Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) About the Employer Ålesund Municipality is the largest municipality in Møre og Romsdal county and the largest city between Bergen and Trondheim, with approximately 60,000 inhabitants. The local business sector is locally, nationally, and especially internationally oriented. Ålesund was built on fishing and sealing—and the Ålesund region remains world-leading in the marine and maritime industries. Several of Norway’s largest fishing companies and aquaculture firms are based here. Ålesund has Norway’s largest cruise port, largest fishing port, and second-largest container port. It is also Norway’s largest export port for fishery products. The municipality is the region’s largest public transport hub, with around two million passengers annually using buses or ferries in Ålesund (2016 data). Ålesund city is widely renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture—towers, spires, and ornate façades line the streets. The city lies at the entrance to the fjord system of Sunnmøre and stretches north to Ona beyond the Romsdal coast. Other attractions in the municipality include Ona Lighthouse and stunning mountains, fjords, and nature just outside the city center. We are a university municipality with close collaboration with NTNU at Ålesund Campus. The campus also hosts Ålesund Future Lab – U4SSC. As a major employer with over 4,400 skilled and dedicated employees carrying out vital public tasks, we emphasize our core values: open, engaged, and courageous. Our vision for the municipality is “national competitiveness, regional attractiveness, and local identity.” If you are seeking a meaningful job with varied and challenging tasks, Ålesund Municipality offers an exciting opportunity.