BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 24 base position

Job Overview
Housed within the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Foundational Information and Technology Branch, the BC Conservation Data Centre (CDC) supports the conservation of BC’s biodiversity by collecting and sharing scientific data and information about species and ecosystems occurring in the province. The primary functions of the BC CDC are to:

• Compile a list of species and ecosystems that occur in BC: based on current literature and expert advice.
• Assess conservation status ranks: collaborating with scientists and experts across the country, the CDC assigns status ranks for BC's species and ecosystems according to their level of risk of being lost.
• Map known locations (Element Occurrences): map the locations of species or ecosystems that are at risk of being lost and compiles information on these occurrences.
• Make data and information available: the CDC disseminates data and information about species and ecosystems in BC in easily accessible formats to serve its wide-ranging client base.

The Conservation Data and Information Analyst is within the Data and Information Unit. This position manages species and ecosystem data, systems, tools, applications, products and related information to ensure the availability of accurate, science-based information to support natural resource management decision making. The Conservation Data and Information Analyst functions in a dynamic environment and must work in close collaboration with other units in the CDC, NatureServe staff, partners, and clients to ensure effective data management solutions.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Geography, Resource Management, Biology, Geomatics, Computer Science or related area, or equivalent degree.
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Experience (at least 2 years) with data management principles, relational data modelling, database administration, structured analysis and design, and documentation of business requirements.
• Experience (at least 2 years) working with relational databases such as Oracle and MS Access.
• Experience (at least 2 years) building and executing SQL queries.
• Experience working with complex natural resource data and related information in support of resource management.
• Experience developing and managing spatial and attribute data sets.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following: 

• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Database Administration.
• Experience with managing datasets containing scientific names.
• Experience using Linnaean taxonomy in a database context.
• Experience working with clients to develop data management solutions.
• Experience programming/scripting (e.g. Python, R, VBA, JavaScript etc.) for the purposes of data management, visualization and scientific communication.
• Experience with NatureServe’s Biotics database.
• Experience with NatureServe’s data model and methods of occurrence mapping and element ranking.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jacqueline.Clare@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment July 23rd, 2026: posting closing date extended to August 4th, 2026.
There is currently one (1) temporary, full time position available to September 7th, 2027.
This temporary appointment may be extended or become a permanent position.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia 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.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Métis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and 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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.