Isl 27R - Senior Data Architect

Posting Title
ISL 27R - Senior Data Architect
Position Classification
Information Systems R27
Union
GEU
Work Options
Remote
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$88,636.83 - $101,099.95 annually which includes a 9.9% Temporary Market Adjustment*, plus $53.13 bi-weekly Isolation allowance for Fort Nelson; $36.53 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.
Close Date
1/15/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division
Strategic Initiatives & Business Innovation/Architecture & Business Strategies
Job Summary
Contribute your valued expertise in strategy, Leadership and service delivery to this exciting opportunity.
Natural Resource Information & Digital Services (NRIDS)is the information management/information technology (IM/IT) service provider and organizational partner to the Natural Resource Ministries (NRM). As the centralized authority for all information, geospatialdata, and technology across the NRM, NRIDS is leading the transformation and modernization of business practices through new and innovative technology solutions, continuous improvement projects and operational IM/IT solutions.
NRIDS provides broad information management services and leadership in data custodianship by way of the creation, maintenanceand publication of foundational datasets and geospatial information. NRIDS is also responsible for the full range of services to maintain and support all existing IT systems for the NRM as well as the development of new applications to deliver government objectives. NRIDS is committed to client engagement and understanding the business needs of the NRM to identify where expert knowledge, technology and data/information solutions will help the sector deliver their programs and services more effectively.
The Senior Data Architect provides expert data design, datamodeling, and data quality services to the sector. Develops Data Architecture, data standards and data policies to ensure integrity for the sector data resource, and to provide leadership in managing information as a valuable, sustainable sector asset.
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Information Management or Data Science or a related field and 3 years related experience*, OR
• Diploma in Information Technology, Information Management or Data Science or a related field and 4 years related experience*, OR
• Certification from a recognized institution in Information Technology, Information Management or Data Science or a related field and 5 years related experience*, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related work experience must include a minimum of 3 years experience in each of the following:

• Experience leading project/product teams delivering complex data solutions with Agile development methodologies and delivering incremental data model releases.
• Experience in information resource management, data management principles, corporate data design, data modeling, metadata management, and data cataloguing.
• Experience in creating patterns/processes for data integration, data transformations and data pipelines.
• Experience in creating reusable processes to providing data model quality assurance (e.g., ensuring that data models match defined standards, accurately reflect business requirements and are suitable for corporate integration).

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience in designing and creating patterns for data integration using APIs.
• Experience using various data transformation tools such as Talend, Airflow, Airbyte, DBT, FME, Databricks, Amazon Glue and Azure Data Factory
• Experience in creating data transformation processes (pipelines, ETL/ELT)
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with geospatial data and technologies (e.g., Oracle Spatial, PostGIS, ESRI) with emphasis on back-end automation, scripting, and data exchange.
• Experience cataloguing data services (APIs, Dashboards, data pipelines, structured and unstructured data)
• Experience of Containers and Container Orchestration platforms.
• Experience of Cloud platforms such Amazon AWS or Azure Cloud or GCP.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or an understanding of the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Omprakash.2.Mishra@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
Currently, there is one (1) permanent opportunity available.
Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship office. Some of the locations available are Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Surrey, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Campbell River, Fort Nelson, Nelson, Smithers and Williams Lake. The locations listed are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a fulsome list of locations. Alternate locations may be considered.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
This posting will alsobe used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations. Some positions may have flexible work options available.For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs .
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES- You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Information Management/Information Technology

Category

Information Technology Management and Executive