Job Classification: TECHNOLOGIES 4
Salary Range: $47,640 TO $62,400 PER ANNUM
Closing Date: October 9, 2007.
Open Competition – Number: 043929
Sustainable Resource Development , Edson – As Albertans, we place the highest value on the management and sustainability of our public lands and natural resources. It is the vision of our Department to ensure that public lands, forest, rangelands, and fish and wildlife resources are managed for maximum sustainability with the goal to benefit both present and future Albertans in the Foothills Area. If you would like to contribute to this vision by applying your strong technical Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital mapping, and geographic design skills, then this position might be just for you!
Reporting to the Team Leader and working within the Resource Information Unit in the Foothills Area of Alberta, you will be responsible for the provision of GIS support, data management, cartographic mapping, and coordination with clients in order to assist with sound resource management decision-making.
Your excellent interpersonal, project management, and client relations skills will enable you to acquire, develop, analyse, manage, and display geographic data to meet our client’s needs. You will have the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment in providing support in all facets of GIS and mapping. Your high degree of proficiency and understanding of GIS technology, spatial data requirements and standards will assist you in all aspects of this position. Frequent liaison with regional clients, counterparts in other regions, and with head office will necessitate the need for your excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
Qualifications: Related technical diploma in Natural Resources or Environmental Science with several years of directly related experience, preferably in GIS. Equivalencies will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using ArcVIEW 9. Experience in programming and high quality presentation mapping, using GPS and Image Analysis software is an asset. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower level and salary.
Note: Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.
Online applications are preferred. To apply online visit www.gov.ab.ca/jobs or submit your resume to: Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, Human Resource Services, 4th Floor, Petroleum Plaza, South Tower, 9915-108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8. Fax No. (780) 427-2513. Please ensure you quote the competition number.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Due to the large volume of applicants, we regret we cannot confirm that our office has received resumes. Applicants who apply online will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their application.