STO 24R - Geomatics Specialist, Data Acquisition & Quality Control

The Team
The Applied Geomatics Team at Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is a dynamic and established group dedicated to delivering innovative, in-house solutions for remote sensing and geomatics engineering applications, such as the Provincial Lidar and Drone Programs. Comprised of a diverse set of professionals including analysts, junior software developers, and specialists, the team fosters collaboration across various disciplines like data management, geomatics, and artificial intelligence (AI). We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment where creativity and innovation drive impactful solutions for real-world challenges.

The Role
In this role as Geomatics Specialist, Data Acquisition & Quality Control, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical products, improving data standards, and providing guidance on emerging geomatics technologies to both technical and non-technical teams. Your work will have a direct impact on making base mapping products more accessible and efficient, supporting key initiatives across the Natural Resource Sector. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in data mining, machine learning, and AI to cutting-edge solutions, helping to shape the future of geomatics with industry-first innovations in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geomatics, resource management, geography or computer science or related area, AND
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience developing and managing large spatial (digital imagery, LiDAR, inSAR) and attribute data sets and experience with database management tools and geo-referencing applications.
• Experience developing methodologies and performing custom geo-spatial data modelling and complex statistical analysis and interpretations.
• In depth experience in a Python developer environment.
• Proven experience in utilizing supervised and un-supervised AI, specifically deep learning (DL) for pattern recognition and shape detection in a multi data fusion environment (Imagery, LiDAR, Radar etc…)
• Proven experience in managing large geospatial projects (procurement, acquisition, production and QA/QC).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Harald.Steiner@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is for one (1) permanent opportunity.
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, Burnaby, 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.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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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 - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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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