GIS Analyst – Ministry of Forests and Range


Ministry of Forests and Range, Mackenzie Forest District

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

NOTE: This opportunity will start immediately and will run through to March 31, 2009.

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.

In this temporary role 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 diploma in GIS or natural resource management along with 2 years of related and current (gained in the last 3 years) experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

An equivalent combination would be 4 years spent:
– 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

You hold a valid BC Driver’s Licence.

Prior to submitting your resume and cover letter, please consult the attached Job Description. Your application must clearly identify how you meet the stated qualifications including each related experience required.

To discover Mackenzie, please visit:

http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/peace/cities/mackenzi.htm

Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of ministry, Must be willing to work overtime, Travel is a requirement, Required to work in adverse weather conditions.

For a detailed job description, please visit:

http://employment.gov.bc.ca/index.php?view_posting=043062

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