Sto 21r

Posting Title- STO 21R - Geospatial Analyst- Position Classification- Scientific/Technical Off R21- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA
- Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
- Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
- Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
- Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
- Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
- Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
- Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $67,728.87 - $77,012.22 annually- Close Date- 3/12/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship- Ministry Branch / Division- Natural Resource Information and Digital Services- Job Summary**Bring your spatial data expertise to this unique opportunity**

GeoBC manages and analyzes geospatial information to create products that help the provincial government better manage natural and human resources in British Columbia. GeoBC provides fundamental geospatial information and related consultation services to the provincial government. GeoBC has four sections: Base Mapping & Remote Sensing, Decision Support, Geospatial Services, and Business Innovation & Emergency Response. This position is with the Base Mapping and Remote Sensing Section.

As a spatial data expert, you develop, maintain, expand, and reconfigure core spatial datasets to meet the internal processes and the business needs of multiple stakeholders. Furthermore, you ensure data integrity by instituting and documenting quality control measures, standardized workflows, and other best practices. Where possible, you develop automation to increase efficiencies, ensure data quality, and make new deliverables possible.

As a Geospatial Analyst, you conduct advanced spatial data analysis as needed, and you bring your client service skills to working with internal clients and the public. You also support your co-workers by openly sharing your expertise and knowledge. You build upon a solid foundation of data management practices, technical lead skills, and a methodical attention to detail to deliver products in a fast-paced team environment.

**Job Requirements**:

- Undergraduate Degree or Technical Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Geography, Resource Management, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (preference may be given to a degree or higher).
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a role predominantly responsible for GIS analysis and mapping.
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience supporting clients and/or project teams.
- Experience delivering complex spatial analysis projects in support of clients’ business needs.

Note: work experience does not include course work and academic project work, but can include co-op or similar work terms that were predominantly GIS work.

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience with one (1) or more of the following:

- Editing and maintaining large and complex spatial and attribute data sets.
- Automating or scripting solutions for spatial analyses or repetitive tasks using Python or other programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, FME, SQL, R, etc.).
- Developing web mapping solutions using various platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Open-Source solutions).
- Foundational data sets utilized in British Columbia, including data model schemas, operational data editing workflows, quality control procedures, and data publication.
- Working with municipalities, regional districts, and First Nations on collaborative data projects.

**About this Position**:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

**How to Apply**:
**Resume: YES** - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment