Posted on March 30, 2009 - GC861
Company: Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
Position: Research Assistant - Geospatial Web Delivery
Location: Corner Brook, NL
Salary: $37,476 - $52,553
Contact Name: Director of Human Resources
Deadline: April 3, 2009
Job Description
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Natural Resources Canada (Canadian Forest Service), and Department of Natural Resources (Forest Service) are partnering to bring together relevant forest management and ecosystem research, with computer modeling to support ecosystem-based management within the Humber River Basin (HRB). The partnership is developing a suite of interacting models in an integrated risk analysis (IRA) framework to facilitate collaborative decision-making by enabling the assessment of landscape scenarios (produced by various processes, e.g., climate change, harvesting plans, natural succession) and trade-off analyses of social, economic and ecological forest values within the HRB. Geospatial data development, application & delivery activities underlay implementation of the IRA framework.
Reporting to the Project Manager of the Humber River Basin Project and working closely with researchers at the Canadian Forest Service and the provincial Forest Service, the Geospatial Web Delivery Specialist will use geographic information system and web technologies to: design web-based applications for sharing of geospatial data; develop tools for the communication of project information; and design front end webpage to describe overall project as well as link to aforementioned web-based applications and communication tools.
Job Qualifications
Considerable experience (3-5 years) in the design and delivery of geospatial information via the internet using ESRI ArcGIS software products (ArcGIS Server); graduation with an acceptable undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position (eg: Biology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Forestry or other sciences related to the position) with acceptable specialization in geographic information systems (GIS); or any equivalent combination of experience and training. The candidate should have experience in programming and customization within the ArcGIS Server environment (JAVA, Flex, .NET); a strong knowledge of metadata and CGDI standards and formats and the delivery of this information via the internet; and experience in webpage design. Demonstrated abilities to communicate clearly, plan and organize assigned work schedules effectively, and work in a team environment would be considered assets.
Other Information
To apply for this position, fully complete an APPLICATION FOR NON ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT and attach a current resume, addressed to:
Director of Human Resources
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7
For further information concerning this opportunity, or to obtain a copy of the application form, please visit us on the web at: www.mun.ca/humanres/; or contact in St. John’s, the Recruitment Office, Department of Human Resources, Room A4039, Arts and Administration Building, Elizabeth Avenue, phone (709) 737-7403, fax (709) 737-2700; in Corner Brook, Room AS202, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, University Avenue, phone (709) 637-6233, fax (709) 637-6239; or email recruitment@mun.ca. If applying by email, please state the competition number (RCC-09-04) in the subject line.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is strongly committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
P,O, Box 4200
Department of Human Resources
St. John's, NL
A1C 5S7
(709) 737-2700
Homepage - www.mun.ca
E-Mail - recruitment@mun.ca
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