BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects Division uses geospatial expertise to help shape how BC's landscapes are understood, planned, and managed. The Geospatial Services team delivers advanced spatial analysis, data products, and mapping tools that support land use planning and cumulative effects assessments across the province. Their work provides a critical foundation for balancing environmental stewardship, reconciliation, community interests, and the sustainable management of natural resources.

The Role:
As a Geospatial Technician, you'll create and manage geospatial data, maps, and analytical products that support planning and decision-making across British Columbia. Working with diverse datasets and evolving technologies, you'll transform complex information into reliable, accessible tools for clients and partners. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a strong focus on data quality while contributing to work that supports the stewardship of BC's land and natural resources.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in resource management, geography, remote sensing, geographic information systems, or a related field and six (6) months’ related experience, or
• Advanced Diploma in geographic information systems or a related field and six (6) months’ related experience, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience with Natural resource, economic, and/or social data sets within BC.
• Experience in ESRI (ArcGIS) software.
• Experience with open-source mapping solutions (e.g., QGIS, Leaflet, Geoserver, GDAL/OGR).
• Experience delineating spatial features from satellite imagery and development of digitization methods (i.e. minimum mappable units, scale, etc.).
• Experience with interpreting data and making analytical decisions to create geospatial workflows and standards.
• Experience working under pressure in a changing work environment.

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

About this Position:
There are currently three (3) temporary opportunities available until July 31st, 2027.
These position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector 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 five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
It is anticipated interviews for this competition will occur in late November/early December.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 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 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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.