Full-Time
Scientific/Technical Officer R24
Abbotsford
$53,616.38 – $61,264.46
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Opportunity:
Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Resource Management Branch
This position is an exciting opportunity to advance your skills and take your career to new heights.
As an integral member of the Branch you will develop strategic plans to identify, prioritize and address information needs for the Strengthening Farming Program and Resource Management Branch. In this position you coordinate Agriculture and Aquaculture participation in provincial information management initiatives and working groups to ensure that Division and Branch needs are being met. You lead information management (IM) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) staff and projects; ensuring GIS support is provided to Program and Branch staff. You support planning by assisting in the development and implementation of standards for local government bylaws affecting agriculture and developing agricultural awareness products and projects.
You possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as geography, agriculture or environmental sciences or planning specializing in natural resource management, or other relevant subject plus considerable (5 years) current experience; or Diploma in a related field and extensive current, progressive experience (7+ years); or an equivalent combination of education and experience supplemented with technical training in database and geographic information systems (GIS).
You know and understand GIS principles used in land and resource business areas including the collection and analysis of geographically referenced digital graphic and attribute data. You have in depth knowledge and experience in data integration, information analysis, scientific modeling and in applying analytical tools (particularly spatial) in delivering land and resource business solutions. You are an expert in ESRI GIS software tools. You are knowledgeable about land use planning and program management processes.
You are experienced in working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and in project management. You have demonstrated ability and desire to deliver client satisfaction. You have strong communication skills, both orally and written, and while you have the ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team-based working environment, you also enjoy working independently.
For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please access the Job Description attached below.
An eligibility list may be established, To be considered for this competition you must complete the BC Government Employment Application form, Travel is a requirement, Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.
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Job Description |
| Competition: | AL2007:39125 |
| Closing Date: | 2007-11-15 |
| Apply to: | Resource Management Branch, 1767 Angus Campbell Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 2M3 |
| Contact: | Joan McGowan |
| Phone: | 604/556-3096 |
| Fax: | 604/556-3099 |
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.