Surveys & Mapping GIS Intern

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The OPS is dedicated to recruiting and advancing top talent while building a diverse public service that is reflective of Ontario's population and communities. This exciting opportunity offers recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates the opportunity to develop their careers and gain valuable work experience with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Working with a team of engaged professionals and dedicated leaders, you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, competitive salary, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and work-life balance.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Assist in the management of the Mapping and Information Management Branch's (MIRB) survey and mapping portfolio by supporting survey and mapping activities across the Office of the Surveyor General and the Mapping and Geomatics Services section. Compile spatial inventories, supporting program decisions through data management and assisting in coordinating specific project components related to the delivery of IM and GIS services to support section staff.

Provide Geospatial data support by:
• Investigating and troubleshooting spatial and tabular data issues, determining solutions to rectify the data problems and fixing data problems as required to improve data quality.
• Digitizing, scanning, compiling, preparing, processing and updating of data from digital files or hard copy maps to ensure standardized information, common definitions and completeness of data.
• Assisting in the quality control and maintenance of spatial and tabular base data to ensure data quality and completeness.
• Reviewing digital mapping data to a variety of other records (hard copy or digital datasets including survey records and imagery) to assess and document the tabular and spatial accuracy and currency of the data.
• Integrating digital mapping data to include partner and other source data to create a common standard dataset.
• Responding to requests for various types of information products; conducting queries and generating reports to project members, and management.
• Writing simple scripts for the automation of GIS tasks related to geospatial data management.
• Generating reports for section and project members and management.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Candidates must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)
• Graduated within the past five years from a college or university with a diploma, degree or post graduate certificate.

View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-Identification

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated Knowledge of digital map production, data management and GIS analysis
• Knowledge of and ability to use business applications of GIS technologies
• Familiarity with GIS concepts in raster and vector data models, map projections, scale and resolution, accuracy and precision
• Experience with ArcGIS software and its associated models, Microsoft Office 365 suite and Microsoft Windows- operating systems.
• Working knowledge of file transfer, Internet technology and network protocols
• Familiarity with resource management principles and management techniques in order to assist with maintaining database records and manage data collection, data input, analysis and data transfer appropriately for the section

Research, analytical and problem-solving skills:

• Analytical, problem solving and technical skills to manage, maintain, update and prepare data and to resolve technical problems and information requirements by gathering/analyzing data
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills to assist in the management, maintenance, updating and preparation of data (spatial & tabular formats) and information products with internal and external clients
• Ability to work independently and prioritize/work within tight deadlines

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• Excellent oral communication skills to participate in internal ministry meetings and make presentations as required
• Excellent written communication skills to support the preparation of reports, presentations, briefing and communication material
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and with staff clients

Computer skills:

• Working knowledge of computer software packages including MS-Excel, MS Word, MS Access, and GIS
• Knowledge of personal computers/software/hardware (e.g. word processing, database, electronic mail and spreadsheet applications) and peripherals (e.g. plotter, printer)
• Wide range of computer and software technical skills including GIS, terminology, methods and techniques, cartography and cartographic procedures, geo-spatial digital imagery, digital equipment (e.g. survey, GPS, data collectors) to provide support and standard or specialized information products (including maps, queries, geo-processing, tabular summaries and reports)

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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 Monday, May 10, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.