Forest Industry GIS Technologist/Analyst

Ministry

Agriculture and Forestry

About Us

We work to enhance the economic, environmental and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry please visit our website at: http://agric.alberta.ca/.

Besides being a great place to work and one where you can make a difference, we can offer you:

– Exciting learning and development opportunities

– Work life balance

– Christmas closure and vacation entitlements

– A comprehensive and competitive benefits plan: http://www.chr.alberta.ca/Employees/DocList134.cfm

– Pension plan: http://www.pspp.ca/members/publications/PSPP_Member_Handbook.pdf

– An additional $750 Health Spending Account: http://www.chr.alberta.ca/Practitioners/?file=benefits/healthspendingacct/overview&cf=2 

Role

Reporting to the Forest Tenure Specialist, you will be the sole point of contact for related GIS products and services in the Forest Industry Development Branch. You will be responsible for conducting and coordinating database development and maintenance, complex GIS analyses, and for providing industry updates and policy recommendations to Section Managers, the Executive Director, the ADM, the forest industry and the public. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

– Preparing specialized databases or GIS products for the Branch,

– Ensuring assigned projects are completed and the associated risks (e.g. data limitations, analysis assumptions, proposed management strategies) have been appropriately assessed,

– Developing, implementing, and maintaining standards, specifications, quality control processes, and methodologies of all spatial information within the Branch,

– Maintaining Forest Tenure mapping resources and data bases, and

– Conducting analyses and exploring alternative means to implementing the Timber Damage Assessment Fee-in-Lieu system and the current timber dues system.

Overall, this position is an important technical resource working within the Forest Tenure and Fibre Management Section of our Branch, and we are looking for someone with an expertise in GIS to assist senior management in understanding the implications of conflicting land-use demands on Alberta’s forestlands and the implications to Forest Tenure holders.

Qualifications

A two year diploma in a directly related field such as GIS or Natural Resource Management with a focus on GIS plus two years’ related experience is required. Please note, directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate GIS experience in a forestry or natural resource management related field.

Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: http://www.chr.alberta.ca/Practitioners/?file=learning/apscompetencies/titlepage&cf=9

ABOUT YOUR COMPETENCIES:

DRIVE FOR RESULTS: In this position you will need to know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization. You will plan for results, remain accountable for your actions, and focus on outcomes.

SYSTEMS THINKING: An ability to examine findings and identify relevance to your current work is necessary. For example, understanding the “current state” of industry pressures and departmental priorities will allow you to successfully look beyond the immediate, consider impacts, and understand connections of how other work may affect your work.

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: Solid research and critical thinking skills as well as logical and good analytical judgement are required. The ability to assimilate, evaluate and prioritize information from a broad range of perspectives, professions, and subject areas will be key to identifying alternative solutions and achieving departmental objectives.

BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: In this role, you will liaise with other business areas (e.g. Forest Management Branch, Corporate Services and Alberta Energy Regulator) to develop inter-departmental initiatives which will include participating on interdisciplinary teams and ad-hoc committees to represent forest industry development interests and to provide insight.

Salary

$2,164.36 to $2,834.61 bi-weekly ($56,490 to $73,983 per annum)

Notes

This competition may be used to fill a number of current or future vacancies at an equivalent or lower level in various ministries throughout the Government of Alberta. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

How to Apply

Online applications are preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Kristen Alward, Agriculture and Forestry, Human Resources J. G. O’ Donoghue Building, Third Floor, 7000 – 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5T6 or Fax: (780) 427-3398. Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition Note: As only one file can be uploaded, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.