BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Industrial Land Team is a dedicated group of approximately nine policy, partnerships, land use and project management professionals within the Economic Strategy Branch, working together in a collaborative environment to ensure B.C.’s economy has the space to grow. Established about 18 months ago to bring greater focus to industrial land, the team works across government and with local governments, First Nations and industry to address industrial land challenges and meet the province’s needs now and into the future.

The Role
The GIS Analyst designs customized spatial tools and delivers complex spatial analysis to support industrial land projects and evidence-based decision-making. This role offers an opportunity to apply technical GIS expertise to meaningful work that helps address industrial land challenges and ensures B.C. has the space needed for economic growth now and into the future.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in geographic information systems, or in related field, such as natural resources or geography and two (2) years of related experience year; OR

• Diploma in geographic information systems, or in related field, such as natural resources or geography and three (3) years of related experience; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include:

• Experience designing and developing customized spatial tools.

• Experience delivering complex spatial analysis projects in support of client’s business needs.

• Experience in ESRI (ArcGIS) software.

• Experience automating GIS workflows using Python, Model Builder or R programming language.

• Experience editing and maintaining large and complex spatial and attribute data sets.

Preference may be given to candidates with: 

• Project management and administration experience including overseeing contracts.

• Experience in AutoProp software.

• Experience developing web mapping solutions using various platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Online, open-source solutions).

For questions regarding this position, please contact darlene.clark@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home three (3) days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.