LSO FORS 3 - Inventory Data Analyst

Inventory Data Analyst
Licensed Science Officer (Forester) 3

An eligibility list may be established.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

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An opportunity to contribute your valued expertise

The Inventory Data Analyst is a specialist in forest inventory data (ground sample data or geospatial data) and growth and yield modeling. The Analyst plans and performs database management, data compilation and processing, model applications, and the analysis and distribution of forest inventory data. The position devises and conducts analyses to produce outputs (e.g., reports, data sets, estimates, maps, and models) that meet critical information needs. The activities of the Inventory Data Analyst ensure the integrity, accuracy and ease of access to forest inventory data and the application of this data to support natural resource decision-making.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Wenli.Xu@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 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 theeducation, experience and professional designation requirementsas outlined below:

• Bachelor’s Degree in forestry, or related discipline, with an emphasis on forest biometrics or mensuration and three (3) years of *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Registered, or immediately eligible (within 6 months) for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP).

• Related Experience must include the following:

• Experience and proficiency with commercial software used for data management, processing, and analysis such as, but not limited to, statistical packages (e.g., SAS, R), geospatial packages (e.g., ArcGIS, Ecognition), programming languages (e.g., Python, VisualBasic) and databases (e.g., MS Access, Oracle).
• Experience working with BC forest inventory data (either geospatial data or ground sample data).
• Experience working with growth and yield models in British Columbia.
• Experience with scientific & technical writing, presentations and producing recommendations for a senior-level leadership audience such as research reports, technical presentations, executive summaries, concept papers, and/or options papers.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Master’s Degree or higher in forestry, or related discipline, with an emphasis on forest biometrics or forest mensuration.
• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders and leading consultation sessions.
• Experience leading project teams of technical and/or professional staff and contractors.
  

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 theAdditional Informationsection at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Forester with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the ABCFP. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 (BASIC): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.