JOB PROFILE
Position #00082372
TITLE:
GIS ANALYST
CLASSIFICATION: STO 21
MINISTRY:
FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE
OPERATIONS
WORK UNIT: MOUNTAIN RESORT BRANCH
SUPERVISOR TITLE: SENIOR MANAGER, MAJOR PROJECTS
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: 00085016
JOB OVERVIEW
To conduct advanced spatial analysis in support of decision-making on resource planning, land management or
other program issues.
REQUIRED
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Conceptualizes designs, develops and executes advanced spatial analysis and presentation.
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Prioritizes, coordinates and evaluates spatial analysis projects by consulting with resource or program
professionals, setting terms of reference, estimating time and costs, determining methodology,
specifying deliverables, and participating in strategic and operational planning.
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Reviews progress of projects for consistency with project management plan, compliance with ministry
policy and standards, and prepares reports for clients.
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Applies subject matter knowledge of scientific/technical areas in the design of specific spatial analysis
applications.
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Provides advice to clients in the initiation, design, and specifications of projects, types of source data
required and available, data base structure, limitations and related specialized applications.
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Performs integrated spatial analysis from multiple combinations of spatial and attribute data from a
diverse range of sources.
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Develops spatial analysis procedures and techniques for customized applications, queries and models.
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Designs and develops spatial analysis applications using programming languages and tools to create
custom program code.
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Conducts quality control checks to ensure end-user product reliability and validity.
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Develops spatial and attribute data bases required for spatial analysis processes.
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Plans and coordinates the acquisition, processing and analysis of all data.
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Develops new data sets based on queries and models against existing data bases using a combination
of spatial and relational data base management system tools.
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Contributes to spatial technology standards and procedures to support integrity, security and
transferability of data and coordinating processes for quality assurance and archiving.
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Applies corporate data models and creates custom data models for local data sets.
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Establishes local protocols and methodologies for development and analysis of data sets.
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Participates in the investigation, selection, testing and implementation of spatial analysis platform,
platform components and applications.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (SCREENING CRITERIA):
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A Bachelor’s degree in a resource management related field, computer science or geography and two
years related experience or, a Technical Diploma in a resource management related field or computer
science and four years related experience.
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Preference may be given to applicants with project management and recent experience (within the last
two years) using FLNRO datasets.
Related Experience includes:
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Manipulating and integrating geographical and statistical data using multiple geographical information
systems, applications and relational database management systems;
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Creating a variety of digital, geographical and descriptive products including themes, colour thematic
maps and associated descriptive statistics of client’s business needs;
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Resource management issues and strategies in BC;
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General theories, principles and standards of cartography such as offset lithography; mathematical
principles related to survey, layout and design principles etc.;
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Mapping systems and processes such as BCGS, UTM, NTS, BC Albers, scale measurement, map
compilation, reproduction methods, photo and satellite interpretation;
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GIS/Land Information Management operations including technology, equipment, systems, methods
and practices;
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Multiple software programs and databases (ie. ESRI Products, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Oracle etc) and
their update/utility functions;
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Government mapping information sources (ie. FTA clearance, BC Online, Tantalis (RAT), GATOR) and
products (Forest Atlas, Forest Cover Series, Lithographic Map Series, Surveyor General Reference
Maps, TRIM).
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting
carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Analytical Thinking is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components
and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and
compare the various aspects of a problem or situation, and determine cause-and-effect relationships
("if...then…") to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or
accuracy of all information.
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Commitment to Continuous Learning involves a commitment to think about the ongoing and evolving
needs of the organization and to learn how new and different solutions can be utilized to ensure
success and move the organization forward.
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Concern for Order reflects an underlying drive to reduce uncertainty in the surrounding environment.
It is expressed as monitoring and checking work or information, insisting on clarity of roles and
functions, etc.
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Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and
allocating resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It
also involves monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's
mandate.
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