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The Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated water, land and natural resource management and cross-sector legislation, policy, and objective setting for land and marine environments. Building on integrated land and resource management efforts in the past, the Ministry will seek to build a new vision in collaboration with natural resource ministries and First Nations that will embrace shared decision making on the land base.

The Reconciliation and Natural Resource Sector Policy Division leads and supports strategic cross-sector work including establishing structures to promote co-ordination of work relating to co-management with Indigenous Peoples. The Reporting, Economic Analysis and Insights Branch advances cross-sector alignment and integration among provincial ministries by leading a sector approach to socio-economic analysis, scientific research, and investment reporting. Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Investments, the Geomatics & Data Science Specialist supports the Reporting, Economic Analysis and Insights Branch’s development of specialist advice to senior ministry decision makers, and advises technical and professional staff in the ministry, sector or industry on the use and interpretation of corporate data set(s). The position performs advanced spatial and statistical analysis using data from a variety of sources to provide decision support for program, management, strategic or legislative decision makers to maximize the potential of GIS and related geospatial and information technologies to support the business objectives of the program and its clients.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in geomatics, natural resource management, environmental science, geography or computer science or related area, or equivalent PLUS three (3) years of related experience*; OR
• Master’s Degree in related field plus one (1) year of related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include a combination of the following:

• Experience developing and managing large spatial and attribute data sets and experience with database management tools and applications.
• Experience within the last three years using GIS Software (e.g. ESRI or QGIS) managing and analyzing raster and vector data.
• Experience within the last 3 years conducting data analysis with multiple datasets using a modern programming language.
• Experience within the last three years in data visualization.

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

• Experience using source code version control with GitHub or similar software.
• Experience with population, health, and other social science data sets including Census data and Statistics Canada data products.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nyssa.Temmel@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity available.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
This posting will also be used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations. Some positions may have flexible work options available. For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Lands, and Resource Stewardship 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 three (3) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

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