Full-Time
Scientific/Technical Officer R18
Alexis Creek
$44,985.78 – $51,162.94
Isolation Allowance: $117.00
Opportunity:
Are you interested in working in small interior community? If so, the British Columbia Forest Service, a world leader in forest management has an exciting opportunity for you. You enjoy working in the resource management field, are service and team oriented, and eager to work in a challenging role. As a self-starter interested in life long learning and continuous improvement you will play a key role in shaping the forests for future British Columbians.
Working as part of the Geomatics team you will use use your technical skills and judgement to capture, create, compile, convert, edit and maintain digital information in a GIS environment. You will structure and manipulate spatial and attribute databases prior to and including Geodatabase populations. As part of the District team you will provide technical expertise to support forest and range resource planning and management for areas such as silviculture, timber harvesting, forest roads, compliance and enforcement, valuation, range and integrated resource management.
As our ideal candidate you will hold a degree in geography with emphasis on surveying and a specialization in GIS plus 1 year directly related experience or; you will have a diploma in geographic information systems or geomatics with specialization in GIS plus 3 years directly related experience or; Secondary School Graduation plus 5 years directly related experience.
In addition to these qualifications you have outstanding organizational, evaluation and communication skills. You have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.
To be considered for this competition you must complete the BC Government Employment Application form available via the on-line application. Prior to submitting an application you must access the attached job description for a complete list of duties & qualifications. If you have any questions relating to the job description, please contact Jasmine Pflanz at 250/394-4764.
Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of ministry, travel is a requirement, lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level. An eligibility list may be established.
Competition: FR2007:36352
Closing Date: 2007-05-18
Apply to: Chilcotin Forest District, PO Box 65 Stum Lake Road, Alexis Creek, BC, V0L 1A0
Contact: Judy Buhler
Phone: 250/394-4744
Fax: 250/394-4515
NOTE: This data provided for informational purposes only. The Province of British Columbia disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of the information, and this information should not be used as a basis for making financial or any other commitments.
For more information, visit: http://postings.gov.bc.ca/index.php?view_posting=036352