Spatial Data Analyst
Scientific Technical Officer R21

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities.

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Make a difference in this rewarding career opportunity

The Ministry of Forests is responsible for the stewardship of provincial Crown land and ensures the sustainable management of forest, wildlife, water and other land-based resources. The Ministry works with Indigenous and rural communities to strengthen and diversify their economies.

As the Spatial Data Analyst, it will be your responsibility to conduct advanced spatial data analysis in support of management decision making on resource planning, land management or other program issues.

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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact dan.szekely@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Degree (or higher) in Geographic Information Systems or in a natural resource related discipline (e.g. Geography, Forestry, Mining, Environment) AND one (1) year related* experience; OR,
• Technical Diploma in Geomatics/GIS and two (2) years of related* experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Experience:

• Related experience must include:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience with ArcGIS.
• Experience designing and developing customized spatial applications.
• Experience with consulting or providing expert geospatial advice and recommendations in order to support the needs of natural resource clients and users.
• Experience delivering spatial analysis products in support of clients’ business needs.
• Experience using Python and/or Model Builder.
• Experience with developing web mapping and web application products (e.g. ArcGIS Online).

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

• Completed ArcPro training.
• Experience building spatial mobile solutions.
• Experience with SQL, R and/or Javascript.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. MS Access, Oracle etc.)
• Experience identifying training needs, developing training material and/or delivering training to support business area staff and clients in the use of a variety of custom or standard data applications, tools or GIS technology/software.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.