Competition Status: Posting Cancelled
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GIS OFFICER
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Field Services Division/Northwest Region
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract until March 31, 2008 with possibility of extension
Job Code:
17156 - Systems Officer 3
Salary:
$1,174.21 - $1,478.67 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Sioux Lookout has a population of approximately 5,200 located on the CN main line and hub to 14 First Nation communities to the far north. Sioux Lookout offers a public and separate primary school system and a secondary school. The community has excellent recreation facilities – arena/fitness centre, golf & curling club, fishing & hunting opportunities. Medical facilities include two hospitals, medical clinic and dental services. Churches of most denominations are represented. The town is serviced by Hwy 72 off of the TransCanada Highway and by the second busiest airport in northwestern Ontario.
What can I expect to do in this role?
If data technology and resource management are your passions, consider joining the Ministry of Natural Resources and put your technical and administrative skills to great use. In this rewarding role, you will provide for the development, implementation and maintenance of geographic information systems (GIS) and data management for the district as well as provide customer service to internal and external clients.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
knowledge of operating systems, database systems, GIS products, network systems and communication software; knowledge of data analysis, database design, programming languages and application software; knowledge of programming principles and of structured and object oriented programming; strong planning, coordinating, group leadership and project management skills; strong analytical, research, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to install software products and updates, install and maintain hardware and peripheral devices as well as perform security functions and routines; ability to manage the data life cycle as well as develop and maintain data sharing agreements; good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and those regulations made under the Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 49 Prince St., Sioux Lookout, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Friday, October 26, 2007
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, November 9, 2007 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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