Geomatics Technician (Nelson, BC)

Part-Time
Scientific/Technical Officer R18
Location: Nelson, BC 
$24.63 – $28.02 per hour

The British Columbia Forest Service, a world leader in forest management, is seeking a motivated self-starter to join a dynamic team. The successful applicant will be an integral component of a high performing team of registered forest technologists and professional foresters who monitor compliance with and enforce contraventions of the Province’s results-based forest and range legislation. We need a person who is results-focused, service-minded, team-oriented and who is eager to work with us in a variety of challenging roles. We expect each of our employees to demonstrate initiative, to be a lifelong learner, to be committed to continuous improvement, and to play a key professional role in helping us ensure the sustainability and ecological stewardship of our forests and rangelands for current and future British Columbians.

This half-time position is located in the picturesque heritage, arts and recreation city of Nelson. The city is set against the West Arm of the Kootenay Lake in the midst of the rolling Selkirk Mountains. Nelson’s inspired artistic atmosphere has earned recognition as Canada’s #1 small arts town.

We are looking for qualified individuals to perform technical duties that support forest and range resource planning and management. You will assist in areas such as silviculture, timber harvesting, forest roads, compliance and enforcement, valuation, range, and integrated resource management. You will review forest and range land use plans, licenses, and contracts, as well as recommend amendments.

As our ideal candidate, you hold a degree in Geography with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems or Land Information system, as well as a year of related and current experience. Your equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also result in your being the successful candidate. You also possess experience in the following areas:

– Ability to capture, create, compile, convert, edit and maintain digital information in a GIS environment
– Ability to structure and manipulate spatial and attribute databases prior to and including Geodatabase populations
– Utilizing data capture and GIS software
– Identifying information/issues, analyzing and developing options, solutions or recommendations.

In addition to these qualifications, you have outstanding organizational, evaluation and communication skills. You also have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days.

To be considered for this competition, please submit a resume. Your resume must clearly show specific and related responsibilities by position including specific timelines and must provide sufficient detail to allow assessment against the position’s required qualifications. Prior to submitting a resume, you must view the attached job description for a complete list of duties and qualifications. A document outlining the competencies required for this position is also attached.

 If you are unable to access these links, please contact Lorie.Dosenberger@gov.bc.ca  

For additional information on the position you may contact Dale Anderson at (250)825-1100 or mailto:Dale.W.Anderson@gov.bc.ca

For community information on Nelson please visit: http://www.city.nelson.bc.ca/

An eligibility list may be established, Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.

To apply online visit: http://employment.gov.bc.ca/index.php?view_posting=041514