GIS Analyst, BC Ministry of Forests (Williams Lake, BC)


Full-Time

Scientific/Technical Officer R21
Williams Lake
$49,057.80 – $55,964.94

Opportunity:

You are an expert in spatial analysis and cartographic tools, particularly geographic information systems.

Be a part of the British Columbia Forest Service, a world leader in forest management. You are service and team oriented, eager to work in a variety of challenging roles, a self starter, interested in life-long learning and continuous improvement.

As a GIS Analyst you will prepare plans and deliver the acquisition and analysis of resource and digital data. You will also develop and execute advanced integrated spatial analysis from multiple combinations of spatial and attribute data, uses modeling functions to predict the effect of resource management options, providing analytical data and descriptive statistics for decision making and reports.

You’ll also be called upon to create new datasets, models against existing databases and write programs to report on databases.

You hold a Technical Diploma in GIS or Natural Resource Management, along with 3 years of related and current (gained in the last 3 years) experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

In addition:
-Manipulating and integrating geographical and statistical data using multiple geographic information systems, applications and relational database management systems
-Creating a variety of digital, geographical and descriptive products including themes, colour thematic maps, terrain models and associated descriptive statistics.
-Project management and administration experience including overseeing contracts.

Prior to submitting your resume, please consult the attached Job Description and competency document for further information. Your resume must clearly identify how you meet the stated qualifications including each related experience required.

To discover Williams Lake, please visit
http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/cariboo/cities/williams.htm
http://bccommunities.ca/williamslake/index.php  

An eligibility list may be established.

Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of ministry.

Job Description
Competencies
Competition: FR2007:39562
Closing Date: 2007-12-06
Apply to: 200 – 640 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4T1
Contact: Michele Buckmaster
Phone: 250/398-4402
Fax: 250/398-4790

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