Full-Time
Scientific/Technical Officer R18
Burns Lake
$44,985.78 – $51,162.94
Isolation Allowance: $936.00
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Opportunity:
Ministry of Forests and Range – BC Timber Sales
Map out a fulfilling new career
Join a world leader in forestry. As GIS/Mapping Technician you will create various digital, graphical and descriptive products including themes, colour thematic maps, terrain models and associated descriptive statistics to support or enhance Timber Supply Office (TSO) planning initiatives. You will also manipulate and integrate geographical and statistical data using multiple GIS applications (ArcInfo, ArcView) and relational database management systems to achieve results. As well, you will interrogate databases to address planning issues and provide insights into resource management. As the TSO mapping expert, you will ensure the maintenance and security of digital information as well as the conformance of data.
You bring to the position a Technical school diploma in GIS and one year of related and current experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience. You have demonstrated experience manipulating and integrating geographical and statistical data using multiple geographic information systems applications and relational database management systems.
Additionally, you have experience creating a variety of digital, graphical and descriptive products including themes, colour thematic maps, terrain models and associated descriptive statistics. Previous experience using ArcInfo, ArcView and GENUS is an asset.
Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed to a lower level.
Prior to applying, please review the attached Job Description for a complete list of duties and qualifications. Also, please clearly identify how you meet the specified requirements.
For community information on Burns Lake please visit, http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/north/cities/burns.htm
If you are unable to access either the Job Description or the community weblink, please contact the BC Public Service Agency at 250 565 4180.
We thank all applicants but only non-employees who are short listed and employee applicants will be contacted further.
Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of ministry, An eligibility list may be established.
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Job Description |
| Competition: | FR2008:40212 |
| Closing Date: | 2008-01-25 |
| Apply to: | BC Public Service Agency, 500 – 1011 – 4th Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3H9 |
| Contact: | Christopher Hunter |
| Phone: | 250/692-0992 |
| Fax: | 250/565-6347 |
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.