Original Post: http://www.pao.gov.ab.ca/jobs/postings/045014.htm
Job Title: Gis Specialist
Job Classification: TECHNOLOGIES 6
Salary Range: $55752 TO $73200 PER ANNUM
Closing Date: November 29, 2007.
Open Competition – Number: 045014
Sustainable Resource Development , Red Deer – The Prairies Management Area is looking for a highly motivated individual with expertise in GIS technologies. Under the direction of a Team Leader, you will co-ordinate, develop and implement the Department’s Regional Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions through the area resource information workplan. Your responsibilities will include providing GIS related support to strategic, operational and research projects, including the maintaining of data stores, analyzing data, displaying interactions, and generating requested GIS products. Facilitating training and trouble shooting capability to area agencies using GIS technologies, as well as providing advice on the application of GIS to improve decision making, resource management and information management are also job requirements. You will be required to work both within a team and independently and provide direction in all facets of GIS. You will require knowledge of natural resource science, geographic information systems, and computing systems, in combination with strong project management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. This is highly complex technical work requiring the integration of several disciplines within a work function and in-depth handling of highly complex natural resources data.
Qualifications: Diploma in natural sciences or GIS plus extensive related experience including using ESRI products (ArcGIS, ArcInfo and ArcView) is required. Experience in computer programming languages (Visual Basic, AML) and Unix System Administration would be an asset. Equivalencies will be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications and/or experience may be considered at a lower level and salary. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies. Internal applicants wishing to apply may be considered on a secondment basis with approval from their Director/Manager. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.
Note: This is a temporary position that will expire on or before September 30, 2009.
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.