BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a grid level 24 base position. 

Job Overview
The Spatial Data Specialist provides expert technical and analytical support, advice and training to the Forest Analysis and Inventory Branch (FAIB), and its internal and external clients, on spatial data management and its application in resource analysis.  This position contributes to building the capabilities of ministry staff to maximize the potential of GIS and related geospatial and information technologies through the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of standards, procedures and methods for collection, integration, maintenance, analysis, storage and distribution of digital corporate data.  Responsibilities include supporting staff with complex analysis projects involving spatial data, preparation of spatial datasets for forest inventory analysis, validating, reconfiguring, documenting and archiving standard inventory and analysis data, and developing systems and documentation for distribution of data.   This position supports the development of science-based policy, standards and guidelines for natural resource management, and informed strategic planning and decision-making regarding forest management activities. It also informs strategic planning and decision-making regarding forest management activities. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree specializing in geomatics or computer science, plus three years of experience in applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and information management for natural resource analysis; OR 
• Diploma in geomatics or GIS, plus five years of experience in applications of GIS and information management for natural resource analysis

Related Experience

• Experience writing complex Structured Query Language (SQL) queries in an enterprise-class relational database management system such as Oracle or PostgreSQL
• Experience with spatial data technologies and scripting for spatial data processing and analysis work 
• Experience organizing, managing, and completing concurrent projects
• Experience developing, summarizing and reporting analysis results

Preferences

• Experience setting up and maintaining a local PostgreSQL database for spatial data analysis and data management
• Experience processing and analysing (including analysing the interactions between) raster-based natural resource thematic data
• Experience scripting in R for data processing and analysis work
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing web-based mapping dashboards using ArcGIS Online or R Shiny
• Experience performing data analysis using BC forest inventories and related corporate datasets, including the Vegetation Resources Inventory (VRI), Forest Tenure Administration (FTEN), and Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) 
• Knowledge of resource management and planning concepts, integrated resource management concepts, forest growth dynamics and data modelling

For questions regarding this position, please contact Adrian.Walton@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until November 19, 2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.