Sto 27r

Posting Title- STO 27R - Geospatial Team Lead- Position Classification- Scientific/Technical Off R27- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
- Salary Range- $83,071.72 - $94,752.42 annually, plus $54.75 bi-weekly Isolation allowance for Fort Nelson; $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.- Close Date- 10/7/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship- Ministry Branch / Division- GeoBC Natural Resource Sector Data Services / Analytics & Visualization Services- Job Summary**The Team**
The GeoBC & Natural Resource Sector Data Services - Analytics & Visualization Services Branch, is a dynamic team of GIS professionals providing essential decision-making and problem-solving support to the Natural Resource Sector. Working alongside a diverse group of coordinators, analysts and partners, including biologists, land and resource experts, Indigenous communities, and external proponents, this established team drives initiatives in GIS technology, environmental stewardship, reconciliation, and climate adaptation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives strengthen our collective impact.

**The Role**
As the Geospatial Team Lead, you'll lead a team that develops tools and solutions for sharing necessary information with internal and external partners. You’ll collaborate with geospatial teams and offer expert guidance on key projects like Cumulative Effects, Modernized Land Use Planning, and Environmental Stewardship. Your role will support informed decision-making about natural resources, helping improve sustainability and conservation efforts across British Columbia. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone’s ideas are valued.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree in geomatics, resource management, geography, environmental science, or computer science or related area, AND/OR a diploma in geographic information systems, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience supporting clients and/or project teams designing and developing spatial analysis solutions.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in a role predominantly responsible for GIS analysis and mapping.
- Minimum five (5) years experience using ESRI GIS products.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience or training in/with:

- Supervising and/or leading teams.
- Delivering analytical GIS products and services.
- Communicating with clients and coordinating and delivering system or process changes to stakeholders from various business lines.
- Automating or scripting solutions for repetitive tasks using tools such as Python, or other programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, FME, SQL, R).
- Raster Analysis including working with optical satellite and/or LiDAR-derived products.
- A variety of natural resource, economic, and/or social data sets, in particular for the Province of BC.
- Managing and developing spatial and attribute data sets.
- Database management principles.

**About this Position**:
This position can be based in any Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship Ministry/GeoBC office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**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, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO - **Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume: YES - **Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES -** You will need t