ISL 27R - Senior Technical Analyst - Spatial Infrastructure

The Team
The Spatial Infrastructure team within Application Enablement Services is a small but highly skilled unit of two-a Senior Technical Analyst and a Technical Analyst. Together, we manage the acquisition, configuration, integration, and maintenance of the geospatial infrastructure that supports the Natural Resource Ministries. Our team plays a vital role in developing policies, procedures, and security standards while providing guidance to ministry staff, clients, and vendors. As key contributors to the province's geospatial community, we ensure that geospatial systems and services are reliable, secure, and seamlessly integrated.

The Role
As a Senior Technical Analyst - Spatial Infrastructure, you’ll guide technical teams, set standards, and ensure that systems are robust, scalable, and secure. You'll lead the architectural design and technical strategy for NRIDS geospatial systems, driving the modernization and integration of spatial environments across multiple platforms. Your expertise will support the organization’s strategic goals, manage infrastructure product lifecycles, and maintain change control procedures for smooth, stable technology upgrades. With your leadership, the geospatial infrastructure will continue to thrive, ensuring a secure and reliable environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree, diploma or certification in computer science, geography or a related field and 3 years of related experience.
• Recent experience (in the last 5 years) with management and administration of geospatial software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, FME, GeoServer, etc.)
• Recent experience (in the last 5 years) managing projects, developing action plans, and leading project teams in technical projects.
• Recent experience (in the last 5 years) in assessing customer requirements, developing and implementing appropriate technical solutions.
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring staff

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

• Experience with managing and the administration of in a large application hosting environment.
• Experience with enterprise relational database systems & tools (e.g. Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Experience using PowerShell, Python and SQL.
• Experience using JIRA, Github, Confluence and/or BitBucket tools.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Scott.Sharp@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity available.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia as per the Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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