BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Join the B.C. Conservation Data Centre (BC CDC), an established team of 12 professionals who are dedicated to conserving B.C.’s biodiversity through the collection and sharing of scientific information on species and ecosystems at-risk. With over 35 years of experience, the team collaborates with federal and local governments, Indigenous governing bodies, biologists, and natural resource professionals across the province. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation work while being part of a cohesive team with a strong and well-established mission.

The Role
This role provides an opportunity to lead the delivery and evolution of the BC CDC’s data and information that supports natural resource management and biodiversity conservation across B.C. Working with other government programs and external partners, you will help inform key decisions through innovative data management solutions. The position offers meaningful, collaborative work with a wide range of partners while contributing to the conservation of B.C.’s species and ecosystems.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Undergraduate degree in a natural resource field, plus training or equivalent experience in geomatics, geographic information systems, or related area; OR equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
•    Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience planning, directing and organizing own work.
•    Minimum of two (2) years of providing supervision and technical direction to professional staff / contractors.
•    Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience developing and managing large spatial and attribute data sets and experience with database management tools and applications. 
•    Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience of customer service working with clients such as Indigenous governing bodies; local, regional, provincial and federal governments; consultants and professionals; and, non-profit agencies to create, deliver and support use of data for a variety of natural resource sector projects. 
•    Minimum of six (6) months of demonstrated experience managing corporate data solutions (and associated data security) for government staff and external clients.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following: 
•    Demonstrated experience with manipulating data in a PostgreSQL or Oracle environment.
•    Demonstrated experience developing methods and performing custom geo-spatial data modelling, complex analysis, and interpretations.
•    Demonstrate experience providing high quality client service to diverse groups and individuals, particularly pertaining to complex data sharing agreements.
•    Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous governing bodies, agencies and communities to manage Indigenous knowledge alongside scientific data.

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

About this 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. 
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.
This position is currently under review for exclusion.

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.