Address
Form of workRES O 27R - Data Analysis and Knowledge Mobilization Officer
Position Classification
Research Officer R27
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$80,652.20 - $91,992.70 annually
Close Date
2/15/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of the Chief Veterinarian
Job Summary
Contribute your valued expertise in strategy, design and service delivery to this fast-paced opportunity
The Office of the Chief Veterinarian (OCV) provides leadership for animal health policy and programming, One Health and One Welfare in British Columbia.The OCV collaborates within the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and with other provincial ministries, the federal government, animal owners, and veterinary professionals, to build resilient animal health systems for B.C.OCV staff are also responsible for provincial dairy, apiary, game farm, fur farm and veterinary drug outlet licensing and inspections.
The Data Analysis and Knowledge Mobilization Officer is the expert for a ministry, sector or enterprise for large scale, complex projects and will provide expert advice to senior staff and lead multiple project teams as well as ongoing operational leadership for cross-government application services.
Job Requirements:
• Graduate training to a Master or PhD level in bioinformatics/biostatistics, epidemiology, data science, computer science, GIS, statistics, mathematics, or other relevant specialty field as designated by program requirement, and one (1) year related experience; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in bioinformatics/biostatistics, epidemiology, data science, computer science, GIS, statistics, mathematics, or other relevant specialty field as designated by program requirement, and three (3) years related experience; OR
• Diploma in data science, computer science, GIS, statistics, mathematics, or other relevant specialty field as designated by program requirements, and four (4) years related experience; OR
• Certification from a recognized institution in a related field and five years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Related experience must include a minimum of two (2) of the following:
• Experience at leveraging structured and unstructured data sources to conduct quantitative analysis.
• Experience determining appropriate use of various problem structuring methods and statistical methods for sampling, distribution assessment, bias, and error.
• Experience and familiarity with machine learning, clustering, and classification techniques to analyze diverse sources of data.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making.
Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:
• Additional training and/or experience with infectious disease, disease control, disease modeling, emergency management, data management, data visualization, statistics, risk management, regulatory veterinary medicine and/or veterinary public health or epidemiology.
• Additional training and/or experience in the analysis, interpretation, and/or application of genomics data.
• Additional training and/or experience in health communications, health promotion or related field.
• Additional training and/or experience in animal agriculture or wildlife health.
Provisos:
• Willing to keep up to date with cutting-edge techniques in machine-learning and big data analytics and find ways to advance the organization's capabilities in analytics.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Theresa.Burns@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.
With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer .
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
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 need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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
Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics
