http://nunatsiavut.com/pdfs/GIS_Specialist_Jan_09.pdf
Nunatsiavut Government
Employment Opportunity
Geographic Information Systems Specialist
Permanent – Full Time
Goose Bay, NL
Under the supervision of the Director of Lands, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist is responsible to:
• Design, plan and implement GIS projects, through the collection of data, data modelling and analyze methods/programming.
• Analyze and clarify the technical parameters of work required for GIS projects and services, consult reference materials and records, provide technical advice for project planning, identify potential issues and implement recommendations.
• Consult and provide expert guidance on GIS applications, activities and proposals.
• Create methods and procedures to ensure data collection is designed in such a way that the results can be used in a GIS environment.
• Liaise with industry, consultants, internal and external departments to obtain and provide GIS information to stakeholders to meet the operational requirements of the department.
• Develop and maintain applications which integrate spatial and attribute datasets for online delivery to colleagues and clients.
• Create and maintain a GIS/Database to support the Labrador Inuit Land Administration System.
• Responsible for delivery of GIS training to internal clients.
• Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
• A Diploma in Geographic Systems Technology or a Degree in Geography with GIS training or related Geographic Information Systems training and experience.
• 3-5 years work experience in a related field.
• Proficient in the use of computers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel
Salary: In accordance with the NG Employee salary scale, plus applicable Labrador Allowance.
Closing Date: February 2, 2009 4:30pm
Nunatsiavut Government
P.O. Box 70
Nain, NL
A0P 1L0
Att: Human Resources Department
Fax: 709-922-2931