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SalaryGIS Specialist
RP2 Resource Planner 2
Regular/full-time
Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Business Development Services, Minerals, Petroleum, and Geoscience
The Pas MB
Advertisement Number: 41956
Salary(s): RP2 $62,773.00 - $79,019.00 per year
Closing Date: January 8, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
An eligibility list may be created to fill regular or term opportunities and will remain open until exhausted
Business Development Services is part of the Minerals, Petroleum and Geoscience Division within the Department of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. The unit is focused on creating an inclusive environment that accelerates sustainable exploration and development across the minerals, and oil and gas industry. Business Development Services facilitates industry investment attraction and growth by providing client-centered pathfinding services that support industry’s permitting and development needs.
To be considered for this competition candidates ARE REQUIRED to submit the Application Form for screening, along with your resume, to the Public Service Commission by email (govjobs@gov.mb.ca), quoting competition #41956 and the position title in the subject line.
Resumes may be used in addition to the Application Form for screening purposes.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be willing and able to travel to rural, northern, remote communities throughout the province, by various forms of transportation, with occasional overnight stays.
- Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post-secondary education in Science, Geology, Physical Geography, or Earth Sciences; a relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Knowledge of GIS programming/scripting, which may include Visual Basic, Python, and Model Builder.
- Experience working with Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology, online spatial data distribution platforms (ex: ArcGIS Online (AGOL) /Geocortex).
- Knowledge of cartography and data representation.
- Sound knowledge of geographic coordinate systems and geodetic datums.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and find innovative and creative solutions.
- Strong verbal communication skills to clearly and professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders in person and by phone.
- Strong written communication skills to draft, format and edit correspondence, letters, memos and reports.
Desired:
- Experience working with geophysical data and / or geospatial raster data.
- Database design and administration knowledge, which may include MS Access, Personal SDE, Oracle.
Duties:
This position is an integral part of the Permit Office within the Business Development Services Branch and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of its Geographic Information Systems (GIS), software and data resources. The incumbent is responsible for updating and maintaining mineral tenure spatial information in the Integrated Mining and Quarrying System (iMaQs). The position provides mapping, data management, analysis, and technical support to staff, industry clients, and the public.
Apply to:
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.
Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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