Sto-re 27r - Burnaby, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Burnaby, Canada

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Posting Title- STO-RE 27R - Provincial Species Habitat Modelling Specialist- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R2- Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Remote- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA

Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range $80, $91,992.70 annually $53.13 biweekly isolation allowance for Fort Nelson $36.53 biweekly isolation allowance for Smithers
Close Date 8/11/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service > Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division
Knowledge Management Branch/Natural Resource Information and Digital Services
Job Summary
An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional

Natural Resource Information & Digital Services (NRIDS) is the information management/information technology (IM/IT) service provider and organizational partner to the Natural Resource Ministries (NRM).

As the centralized authority for all information, geospatial data, and technology across the NRM, NRIDS is leading the transformation and modernization of business practices through new and innovative technology solutions, continuous improvement projects and operational IM/IT solutions.

The Provincial Species Habitat Modelling Specialist is the lead provincial authority on species habitat modelling and will be part of a team that works to improve the state of knowledge and conservation of species and ecosystems in BC.

The position develops and provides expert advice, standards, and spatial data products relating to species habitat modelling.

The Provincial Species Habitat Modelling Specialist will work with botanists, zoologists, ecologists, and data managers in the BC CDC and in the NRMs, as well as contractors and other partners in the province.

The position reports to the BC CDC Manager.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Job Requirements:

Post-graduate degree in a related field and one year related experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience.

Related education fields include:
Biology, Ecology, Geography, Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, Geomatics, Statistics, Physics, or Mathematics.

Related experience must include:

Experience using R.
Experience using predictive modelling methods.
Experience performing advanced statistical analysis (e.g., Bayesian statistics, nonlinear, hierarchical, mixed effects, and/or multivariate models).
Experience working with spatial data and performing complex geospatial analyses using GIS.

Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:

Experience writing scripts using version-control software such as GitHub.
Experience with Random Forest, MAXENT, or other applicable data science algorithms used in ecological modelling.
Experience with biological or ecological data analysis.
Experience identifying species habitat requirements and life history characteristics.
Experience writing technical reports.
Experience in sampling and research trial design, statistics, and survey methodology.
Experience with project management and supervising teams.

About this Position:

This is for a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2025. A permanent opportunity may result from this temporary appointment.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship office.

Some of the locations available are Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Surrey, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Campbell River, Fort Nelson, Nelson, Smithers and Williams Lake.

The locations listed are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a fulsome list of locations.

Alternate locations may be considered.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.

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 BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities.

For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Cover Letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Questionnaire:

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