Regional GIS Officer

This position is now located within the newly created Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry,formerly the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

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Bring your geographic information system (GIS) expertise and technical leadership into our team environment where you will be a valuable asset to the ministry in ensuring that resources are protected and being used to their maximum efficiency.

About Us

This position is part of the Regional Resource Information and Analysis Unit which provides:
• Regional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services to support regional and district resource management activities
• Information Management services, including regional and district records management and Freedom of Information, Privacy and Protection Act (FIPPA) leadership and advice
• Regional resource modelling and analysis to support resource and land use planning needs
• Leadership for data and information management across the region

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Want more Information?
Visit the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry website for additional information about our ministry.

Note:This position is located in Peterborough, however flexible work arrangements including telework (remote work) may be available.

The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following satellite office locations:

• 300 Water Street, Peterborough
• 50 Bloomington Road West, Aurora
• 615 John Street North, Aylmer
• 106 Monck Street, Bancroft
• 1 Stone Road West, Guelph
• 10 Campus Drive, Kemptville
• 51 Heakes Lane, Kingston
• 2285 Nursery Road, Midhurst
• 12698 Hwy 35, Minden
• 1450 7th Avenue East, Owen Sound
• 31 Riverside Drive, Pembroke

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• provide GIS expertise and innovative ideas to lead high end geospatial analysis and modeling for the delivery of programs and projects
• work directly with clients in determining, designing and implementing appropriate analytical methods, modelling approaches, database queries, data products or applications to support standardized and consistent approaches and products within specified and agreed upon timelines
• perform advanced GIS and computer programming and provide expertise for relational database (RDBMS) and other database designs
• provide support in liaising with Land and Resource I&IT Cluster to ensure that appropriate administration, maintenance and support occurs and assist in troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions
• advise and assist with technical support to MNRF staff, regional sections, districts and external clients

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:

• knowledge of programming and principles with demonstrated ability to develop applications by conducting user needs analyses, developing algorithms, writing source code, testing, debugging documenting, and maintaining computer programs
• knowledge of mathematics, data and statistical analysis principles and techniques to lead high end information management (IM), programming, and spatial/statistical analysis and modelling
• knowledge of information technology, programming languages, and database design, including hardware, networks, operating systems, GIS, and application software (e.g. global positioning system (GPS), peripherals, ArcGIS, databases)knowledge of administrating Microsoft SharePoint Online sites; creating custom data storage products and applications using Microsoft O365 tools

Planning and Project Management Skills:

• coordination, planning and project management skills to design and develop computer programs, applications and tools for IM/GIS to meet program and project deliverables, to enhance and facilitate applications, GIS, and database functions

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• interpersonal, presentation, evaluative, and communication skills to work directly with clients on meeting their program/project needs and support and train GIS users

Organizational, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• organization, analytical, research, innovation and problem-solving skills to understand, test, trouble shoot, recommend, and acquire computer hardware, software, networks, and peripherals to support the provision of efficient and proactive GI and database systems and operation


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 the OPS 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 Friday, July 22, 2022 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.