BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 21 base position

Job Overview
The position is responsible for supporting the geomatics program by providing specialist advice for the branch to ensure the delivery of services in support of geospatial technologies, business and program objectives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in geographic information systems or in a resource management field such as geography, biology, agriculture, environmental science or other related field plus 2 years of related GIS experience.

Related experience includes:

• GIS-related experience
• Experience capturing, converting, creating, editing, and maintaining digital information in a GIS environment.
• Experience creating/working with a variety of digital, geographical, and descriptive products including thematic maps, terrain models and associated descriptive statistics.
• Experience working with Arc GIS online, python

Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of, or all, the following:

• Experience in Automating or scripting solutions using tools such as Python, or other programming languages (e.g. java script), FME, SQL.
• Experience in emergency management or natural resource management.
• Project management experience.
• Web-mapping experience using GIS tools such as ARCGIS or QGIS or other GIS software platforms.

Provisos & Willingness Statements

• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.
• To keep current on emerging issues.
• To take in-house training and certification as required.
• To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required.
• To work extended hours, including weekends, and be on standby with limited notice in accordance with the preparedness plan.
• To travel and/or overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.
• To participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned.
• To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence. (if relevant for position)

For questions regarding this position, please contact devona.hay@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
There is 1 (one) permanent opportunity and 1 (one) temporary opportunity for 6 months, that 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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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 that 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 now 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/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.