Full-Time
Temporary
Scientific/Technical Officer R21
Victoria
$51,290.00 – $58,511.00
Temporary Assignment beginning April 2009 to April, 2010
Help protect species at risk in British Columbia
Ministry of Environment
The Environmental Stewardship Division within the Ministry of Environment is one of the three core business areas of the Ministry responsible for fish and wildlife species and habitats, managing the Province’s parks and protected areas, and allocation of natural resources for hunting, angling and wildlife viewing.
The Division is seeking a qualified, passionate individual for the role of Species at Risk Information Specialist. In this exciting and challenging role, your primary responsibility will be to manage client and partner requests for CDC (Conservation Data Centre) species and ecosystems at risk information. You will also provide administrative management and support in the development and preparation of policies, procedures, and systems that support and coordinate the flow of CDC information.
As the key provincial contact for species and ecosystems at risk information, you’ll work with limited supervision to: coordinate responses to information requests from clients and partners; provide, administer, and support CDC policies, procedures and standards; and, ensure the smooth production of spatial information, including management of the spatial application Biotics Mapper (a modified ArcView application). Candidates must have a strong personal commitment to service quality and to achieving results.
This role requires tact, diplomacy, and discretion as we work to ensure ongoing strong partnerships based on trust and cooperation.
Our ideal candidate demonstrates considerable GIS training and experience, specific to natural resource information systems. Ideally, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., biology, conservation management, geography, geographic information systems) or a related major and one (1) year experience with biological datasets, or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least 6 months experience with biological datasets or other relevant combination of education and experience.
Considerable GIS training and experience specific to natural resource information systems required.
To find out more about this important program and the qualifications, experience and knowledge required to be considered as a candidate, please carefully review the attached Job Description.
Prior to submitting your resume, please review the attached job description for a complete list of qualifications. Your resume must clearly identify how you meet the qualifications necessary for this position.
Regular employees must have their supervisor/manager’s permission prior to applying for this opportunity.
The Ministry of Environment is truly a unique place to work, a place where regular, day-to-day work has the potential to change the world for the better. Explore the Ministry of Environment Careers Website
( http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/careers/) for more information on the variety of
employment opportunities we offer.
An eligibility list may be established.
Job Description
http://employment.gov.bc.ca/attached_files/file_045936_14019.pdf
Competition: EV2009:45936
Closing Date: 2009-04-01
Apply to: BC Public Service Agency, PO Box 9481 STN PROV GOV, Victoria, BC, V8W 9W6
Contact: Shane Ford
Phone: 250/387-9798
Fax: 250/387-0774