BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Join the Cumulative Effects Framework (CEF) GIS Team within the Collaborative Stewardship and Cumulative Effects Management Branch, where innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making come together to support sustainable resource management across British Columbia. As part of an established and highly respected team, you will work alongside geospatial specialists, subject matter experts, and policy professionals to deliver trusted geospatial data, applications, and tools that inform planning, permitting, and resource management decisions. The team is recognized for its creativity, technical expertise, and commitment to adopting emerging GIS technologies while supporting collaboration across government, industry, and First Nations partners. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful work that has a province-wide impact and helps advance informed stewardship of BC’s natural resources.

The Role
The Geospatial Services Team Lead leads and manages the geomatics program for the Cumulative Effects Framework to ensure the delivery of services in support of program objectives and the Cumulative Effects Framework’s information needs.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in geomatics, resource management, geography, environmental science, or computer science or related area, OR 
•    Diploma in geographic information systems, OR 
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
AND 
•    Minimum of five years of work experience supporting clients and/or project teams designing and developing spatial analysis solutions 
•    Minimum of five years of work experience in a role predominantly responsible for GIS analysis and mapping 
•    Minimum five years’ experience using ESRI GIS products 

Preference may be given to applicants who have training and/or experience with:           
•    Supervising and/or leading geospatial-focused teams producing spatial products (geospatial analysis, automation, maps, web applications etc.) 
•    Managing, developing, and applying effective data management to spatial data 
•    Prepare and present strategic land and resource management spatial issues and recommendations to partners, stakeholders and/or senior management   
•    Manage multiple projects with competing priorities based on project management principles and best practices.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Helmer@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 01/03/2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Natural Resource office. 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/or 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: 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.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.