Ministry: Ministry of Natural Resources
Duration: 1 Temporary (up to 40 weeks with possible extension)
Location: Dryden, North Region
Compensation Group: OPSEU
Salary: $893.84 – $1,040.09 (MplusM) per week*
Job Code: 17152 – Systems Officer 1
Schedule: 6
Category: Lands and Resources
Job ID: 7315
As a member of the Planning & Information Management team, under the general supervision of the Planning & Information Management Supervisor and group leadership of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer, to assist in the delivery of the information and data management activities of Dryden District.
NOTE: relocation and temporary living expenses will not be available.
Qualifications:
– demonstrated experience with relational database management software and approaches, digital map production, data management and presentation;
– familiarity with GIS concepts in vector and raster data models, remote sensing, map projections, scale and resolution, accuracy and precision;
– knowledge of Windows operating systems;
– basic knowledge of computer applications and modeling; good organizational and project management skills;
– good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills;
– basic analytical skills and some knowledge of current analytical resource models;
– knowledge of file transfer, internet technology and network protocols;
– general understanding of natural resource management, ecosystem sustainability and biodiversity principles;
– knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
– ability to carry out field work and travel; proven ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team;
– proof of eligibility to work in Canada; proof of full-time enrolment in a recognized post secondary college or university or graduation within the last five years.
Candidates are only eligible to participate in a maximum of two placements.
Closing Date:Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
Send application to:
Patti Mittleholt, Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Natural Resources
479 Government Road
Dryden, Ontario, P8N 2Z4
Fax: (807) 223-2580
patti.mittleholt@ontario.ca
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying to positions.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
*Indicates that the salary listed includes the maximum plus merit, in accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement.