BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
To provide project and service delivery leadership to the geospatial community and maximize the potential of GIS and related geospatial and information technologies to support the business objectives of the program and its clients. To lead a variety of resource management projects for clients, including providing specialist advice to senior ministry decision makers, and to technical and professional staff in the ministry, sector or industry on the use and interpretation of corporate data set(s).  

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Diploma or higher in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, resource management, remote sensing or related field and four (4) years of related work experience*; OR
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Work experience can include co-op or similar work terms that are predominantly GIS work, but does not include course work and academic project work.

Related Experience must include all of the following:
•    Experience supporting clients and/or project teams by designing and developing spatial analysis solutions. 
•    Experience in a role predominantly responsible for spatial data management, GIS analysis, mapping and visualization using the ESRI ArcGIS product suite.  
•    Experience working with operational data, data editing processes and data quality control practices.
•    Two (2) years minimum experience automating geospatial workflows using python.

Preference may be given to applicants with training and/or experience in one (1) or more of the following:
•    Analysis and mapping using BC government natural resource data, including forest tenure and resource data.
•    Mentoring and/or supervising staff.
•    Project management, coordination, and delegation.
•    Developing and revising workflows for spatial analysis projects.  
•    Developing web mapping solutions using ArcGIS Online.
•    Five (5) or more years’ related *work experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Natalie.J.Work@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship Ministry/GeoBC office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a 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.

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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.