http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/PDR.aspx?JobID=14008
*Ministry:* Ministry of the Environment
*Division:* Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch
*Duration:* 1 Temporary 12 months
*Location:* 125 Resources Rd., Etobicoke, M9P 3V6, Toronto Region
*Compensation Group:* OPSEU
*Salary:* $1,082.17 – $1,323.98 (MplusM) per week
**Position Status:* Open
*Job Code:* 14014 – Resources Manager 3 (B/U)
*Schedule:* A
*Category:* Information Technology
*Job ID:* 14008
Use your technical expertise in leading state-of-the art GeographicInformation System (GIS) related database technologies at the Ministryof the Environment, Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch tocreate and administer databases with biomonitoring, water quality andterrestrial data in support of Ministry programs.You will edit and perform data-quality checks on scientific andtechnical data; monitor and maintain communication links to otherdatabases; liaise with other Ministry scientific and technical staff andexternal agencies to support data exchanges and updates; providetechnical guidance to scientists with use of specialized computerprograms for data analysis and reporting; develop consistent guidelinesfor user-oriented program interfaces in a diverse, multi-user environment.
*Qualifications:*
Knowledge of theories, principles and practices ofenvironmental science, biology, ecology or related discipline and ofgeographic theories used in GIS. Knowledge of environmental legislation(e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act,Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Bill of Rights) and abilityto interpret policies and guidelines relating to environmentalprotection and management (e.g. air, water, land). Knowledge of databasemanagement and demonstrated knowledge of GIS related database softwaresuch as ArcGIS, Oracle, ArcSDE. Analytical, evaluative, reasoning andinterpretive skills to assess data, identify problems and compilegeospatial databases. Problem solving skills to diagnose and resolvetechnical problems. Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.Excellent consulting and oral and written communications skills.Knowledge of office computer operation and relevant software programs(e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, graphics) and programming languages.
*Posting Date:*Friday, November 14, 2008
*Closing Date:*Friday, November 28, 2008
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with theJob ID number quoted.
*Apply onlineor send application to:* Toronto Recruitment Centre (Inner Suburbs)5700 Yonge Street, 2nd floorNorth York, Ontario, M2M 4K5Fax: 416-327-5099Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number whenapplying to positions.*The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
**Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario HumanRights Code.
**Indicates that the salary listed includes the maximum plus merit, inaccordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
