BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Dam Safety program regulates approximately 2000 freshwater dams throughout The Province with a team of approximately 12 individuals. Each dam in the database has more than 100 attributes related to dams’ physical characteristics, surrounding topography, emergency contacts, documents, compliance and job tracking. 

The Role
The Dam Safety Program is seeking an individual to help transform how internal and external data can be leveraged with geospatial tools to prioritize the workload of a multidisciplinary team. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Master’s Degree in geography, computer science or a related field and six months related experience; OR
•    Bachelor’s Degree in geography, computer science or a related field and one year of related experience; OR
•    Diploma in geographic information systems, data science or a related field and 2 years related experience; OR
•    Certificate or coursework in geographic information systems, data science or a related field and 3 years related experience.  
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience includes:
•    Experience in GIS to support a wide range of projects.
•    Experience in conducting research and developing new methodologies.
•    Experience using QGIS or ESRI GIS products
•    Coding languages such as Python, SQL or equivalents
•    Experience in managing projects and contracts.

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience and/or training in one or more of the following:
•    Developing and managing large spatial and attribute data sets related to watercourses, transport, infrastructure, habitats and archaeology. 
•    Automating or scripting solutions for repetitive tasks using tools such as Python, or other programming languages. (e.g. java script, FME, SQL, Corral)
•    Experience in Server technologies (e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise, Oracle)
•    Experience developing dashboards (e.g. ESRI, Microsoft PowerBI)
•    Experience with hydrotechnical software, such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Raven
•    Coordinating and liaising with partners and partners.
•    Working under pressure in Emergency Operations.
•    A minimum of 1 year of experience in LiDAR application to conduct analysis and create products to support business areas.

Willingness Statements
•    Willing and able to be available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and perform a variety of duties within the scope of the position’s regular responsibilities, on rare occasions.
•    Willing and able to travel throughout the province for training and fieldwork purposes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Bryan.Robinson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Water,Land,ResourceStewardship 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 up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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: 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 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.