STO 21R - GIS Analyst

Posting Title

STO 21R - GIS Analyst

Position Classification

Scientific/Technical Off R21

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA

Salary Range

$63,446.31 - $72,142.65 annually

Close Date

4/25/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Timber Sales / Chinook Business Area

Job Summary

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is an unique program of the Ministry of Forests (MOF). Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operates as a for profit entity within a government organization. Its goal is to provide credible representative price and cost benchmark data for the Market Pricing System through auctions of timber harvested from British Columbia’s public land. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public and private forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it-9laHaKyc&feature=youtu.be

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

The GIS Analyst conducts advanced spatial data analysis in support of program and management decision making on resource planning, land management and other program issues.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in geographic information systems, or in a related field, such as natural resources, geography or Data Science and three years of related experience.

OR

• Equivalent combination of training and five years related experience.
• Experience designing and developing customized spatial/database tools.
• Experience delivering complex spatial/tabular analysis projects in support of client’s business needs.

Preference Statements:

• Spatial and tabular data experience supporting operational forestry.
• Experience managing / maintaining large and complex datasets
• Experience in ESRI (ArcGIS) software, Model Builder, Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, ArcGIS Online.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chinelo.Furlow@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position may be performed in Chilliwack, Daajing Giids, Powell River, or Squamish.
An eligibility list may be established for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Chinook Business Area (Chilliwack, Daajing Giids, Powell River, and Squamish).

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

Working for the BC Public Service:
In addition to this exciting opportunity and amazing locations, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC’s Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2018 and one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public and private forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways.

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.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. Please select "SKIP" on the cover letter screen to continue with your application.

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.

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

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.

Job Category

Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical