Posted on July 20, 2023 - GC1742

Company: BC Public Service
Position: Geomatics Specialist, Production
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Salary: 73,855.42-84,134.34
Contact Name: Derek Hockley
Deadline: August 11, 2023

Job Description

Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship
Multiple Locations

Two other competitions are currently underway for the LiDAR team, REQ102757 and REQ.102589

Geomatics Specialist, Production
73,855.42-84,134.34
Hybrid

GeoBC is responsible for the acquisition, creation, management, and analysis of geospatial information to support the development of products and services which help Government better manage natural resources and communities in British Columbia. GeoBC is the largest center of geospatial expertise in the provincial government and plays a leading role in the geospatial community across government. As part of a vibrant geospatial community within the BC Government, being employed at GeoBC provides great benefits and offers opportunities for training and career growth.

As a Geomatics Specialist, Production you bring your love of data, strong analytical skills and passion for service to help deliver the LiDAR Program’s objectives. Together with your team, you will deliver innovative solutions, and implement methodologies, workflows, and best practices.  You are adept at learning new skills and harnessing the power of advanced and emerging technologies such as machine learning to create efficient, effective workflows and products. With your strong collaboration, supervisory and mentoring skills, you will train staff and ensure adherence to data quality standards. You share your knowledge and expertise with your co-workers to support an environment of continual business improvement.   You will be a vital team member creating products to support British Columbia’s communities and manage its natural resources.  Additionally, you will provide specialist advice to senior ministry decision makers, and to technical and professional staff in the ministry, sector or industry on the use and interpretation of corporate data set(s).  

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Diploma or higher in geomatics, surveying, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), computer science, mathematics, physics, geography, resource management, or a related field. Preference may be given to a degree or higher.
  • Experience developing methodologies and performing custom geo-spatial data modelling and/or complex statistical analysis and interpretations.
  • Experience supporting and leading project teams.

For more information and to apply online by August 11, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/102784

Job Qualifications

  • Diploma or higher in geomatics, surveying, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), computer science, mathematics, physics, geography, resource management, or a related field. Preference may be given to a degree or higher.
  • Experience developing methodologies and performing custom geo-spatial data modelling and/or complex statistical analysis and interpretations.
  • Experience supporting and leading project teams.

Other Information

BC Public Service
1st Floor - 940 Blanshard st


victoria , BC
V8W3E6

Homepage - www.gov.bc.ca/myhr/employment
E-Mail - Derek.Hockley@gov.bc.ca

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