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SalaryDo you possess technical skills in the areas of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and equipment? If so, consider joining the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry team as a GIS Database Technician.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:- provide technical expertise in the development, maintenance and utilization of natural resources databases
- carry out a variety of data, technical and administrative duties, including field and office data collection projects, support of hardware and equipment maintenance
- provide customer service to internal and external clients
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirement:
- You have a valid driver's licence to travel to the field to collect data.
Information Technology Knowledge:
- You have a demonstrated ability to use Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System technologies and peripheral equipment (digitizers, printers, plotters, scanners and tape drives).
- You have sound working knowledge of a variety of computer operating systems and applications related to resource management.
- You have knowledge of standards and operating practices for information gathering (i.e. data collection, inventory techniques, data preparation and data entry/digitizing)
Natural Resources Knowledge:
- You have knowledge and understanding of ecological principles and practices, resource and information management programs, and can interpret relevant acts and legislation including Occupational Health and Safety Act.
General Skills:
- You have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical problems.
- You have planning and coordinating skills to organize and coordinate human and equipment resources.
- You have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to communicate and share information with staff and to prepare specialized reports, spatial analysis and queries.
Additional Information:
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- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 6150 Skyline Dr, Garson, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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- C-NR-209124/23
