GIS DATA SPECIALIST

Are you looking for a career where you can provide geoscientific Geographic Information System (GIS) expertise while working with state-of-the-art software products? Where you can utilize your geoscience and information technology background? If so, consider joining the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry and put your technical skills to work in this rewarding role.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• provide GIS expertise and related design, construction, and training support services to the Regional Manager and staff
• design and construct mineral resource assessment maps, graphs, and other digital and hard-copy products, electronically-derived maps for land use planning purposes, and reports, posters, displays, and presentations
• compile geoscience data, information, and images, entering and verifying information in digital databases, and provide support and maintenance of the RGP Intranet and Internet websites

How do I qualify?

GIS/Geomatics knowledge:

• thorough knowledge of GIS technology (e.g. ArcView, ArcGIS, ArcInfo) to provide GIS-related products, services and training to staff
• knowledge of Geomatics (GIS, cartography, GPS) theories and principles and knowledge of digital data management, data modeling and data structure to design data management processes, analyze and research geoscience data problems and develop digital geoscience databases

Communication skills:

• strong communication and consultation skills to tactfully and diplomatically provide detailed information and instructions, deal with confidential information, and respond to client requests and queries
• ability to participate in the preparation or review of internal/external technical summaries, reports, maps or digital geoscience data sets
• interpersonal skills to participate effectively in a team-oriented work environment to contribute to the objectives of the team and share technical ideas openly

Technical expertise:

• knowledge of data exchange principles, and common data exchange formats/language (e.g. xml, html, kml) to ensure high quality geoscience data are available to staff and clients in widely used formats
• knowledge of common scripting languages to design program-specific GIS and data manipulation tools
• knowledge of computer hardware, software and common office productivity applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and databases to perform website support and maintenance, and to develop spreadsheets, manipulate data and tables, produce posters and reports, create presentations, etc.
• working knowledge of office and field equipment (e.g. scanners, plotters, printers, GPS units, digital cameras, etc.) to download and manipulate electronic information, data and images

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• analytical, research, planning and organizational skills to organize, synthesize and analyze a variety of digital geoscience datasets to develop program-specific geoscience solutions
• time management skills to manage multiple projects and multiple timelines
• problem-solving and basic project planning skills to develop strategies for the efficient and effective implementation of new projects and to assess potentially contentious technical issues and develop effective and consistent resolutions

Knowledge of earth sciences and related datasets:

• general knowledge of earth sciences terminology, including geoscience principles and datasets, to assist program staff in compiling and synthesizing geological data and images electronically for constructing geological compilations, maps, posters, displays and presentations; to enter technical data into digital geoscience databases; and instruct clients and staff on the use of office/geoscience databases

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 theOPS 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 application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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 Tuesday, December 7, 2021 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.