Sto 27r

Posting Title- STO 27R - Remote Sensing Specialist- Position Classification- Scientific/Technical Off R27- Union- GEU- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
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- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $75,552.53 - $86,175.83 annually- Close Date- 3/19/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food- Ministry Branch / Division- ESSB/ARD- Job Summary**Contribute your valued expertise to support excellence in sustainable forest management**

The Extension and Support Services Branch is one of three branches under the Agriculture Resource Division of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The Branch identifies and promotes agriculture and food production/processing systems that are sustainable and enhance the economic benefits to the province. It maintains operations in all agriculture regions of the province to deliver Ministry programs and services. The Branch works through a variety of strategic partnerships and is the primary point of contact for the Ministry’s agriculture clients, including businesses, associations and local governments.

**Job Requirements**:

- A Master's degree from a recognized* post-secondary institution in a related field and at least four (4) years of current and progressively advanced related professional experience; **OR,**:

- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized* post-secondary institution in a related field and at least six (6) years of current and progressively advanced related professional experience.
- Related education includes geography, environmental studies, resource management, agriculture, land use planning, data science, computer science, geomatics, geospatial, statistics, mathematics, engineering.
- Related professional experience includes:

- automating processes using programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, SQL, R, C, Java, JavaScript.
- planning, managing, and undertaking projects and activities that utilize remote sensing and geospatial data to produce land based information.
- establishing and documenting technical standards, processes and methodologies.
- providing professional expertise on spatial data analysis, spatial data modelling, spatial data standards, geographic information systems, remote sensing or other geospatial disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience establishing working relationships and strategic partnerships with imagery service providers, the remote sensing community, internal clients and colleagues.

**Preference may be given to applicants with**:

- At least 1 year recent (within 3 years) experience (or academic studies) designing and managing research projects to improve accuracy and efficiency of land cover classification.

**Proviso**:

- Must possess and maintain a Valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence or equivalent.

**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established.

**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.

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

**Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE)** - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Scientific and Technical