Senior Data Analyst
Research Officer R24

It’s Time to Achieve, Excel and Succeed

The Ministry of Forests (MoF) is accountable for land and resource management in British Columbia, including the protection of the Province’s archaeological and heritage resources. MoF engages in activities that provide environmental, economic, cultural and social benefits to all British Columbians. This work directly contributes to the achievement of the Province’s goals of reconciliation, clean growth and a strong, sustainable economy.

The Archaeology Branch within the Integrated Operations Division in MoF is responsible to address archaeological protection and conservation under the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA). Among other tasks, the Archaeology Branch (the Branch) maintains the Provincial Heritage Register and develops and reviews GIS-based models for inclusion in Provincial records.

Since the 2017 wildfires, the Archaeology Branch has developed permits and processes to support the Province’s response to natural disasters.

The Archaeology Branch’s Senior Data Analyst is a solutions-driven expert that will lead the Archaeology Branch’s support to Natural Disaster response and recovery, to assist strategic and operational land use planning by the Archaeology Branch, government agencies, Indigenous Communities, Crown agencies, industry, and private landowners. This position will work independently but will collaborate with other provincial agencies and Indigenous Communities to determine the risk to protected sites, and review archaeological predictive models. Cultural heritage management is a cornerstone of the Province’s Indigenous reconciliation, and predictive model development requires significant technical expertise and archaeological knowledge. The Senior Data Analyst will represent the ministry at partner or stakeholder meetings.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a related field, and 1-year related experience; or, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2 years related experience; or, a diploma in the related field, and 3 years related experience; or, certification from a recognized institution, in the related field and 4 years related experience; or, 5 years related experience.
• Related Education fields may include: Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, statistics, mathematics, archaeology, anthropology, or other relevant specialty education as designated by program requirements.

Related experience includes:

• Experience at leveraging structured and unstructured data sources to conduct quantitative analysis.
• Experience determining appropriate use of various problem structuring methods and statistical methods for sampling, distribution assessment, bias and error.
• Experience planning, implementing, and testing predictive modeling methodology.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making.

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

• Candidates who self-identify as Indigenous.
• Experience working with Indigenous Communities.
• Experience with BC archaeological data.
• Experience developing archaeological GIS-based models.
• Experience with machine learning, clustering and classification techniques to analyze diverse sources of data.

Willingness Statements:

• Willing to keep up to date with cutting-edge techniques in machine-learning and big data analytics and find ways to advance the organization’s capabilities in analytics.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.

For questions regarding this position, please contact stephen.jollymore@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2024. This Temporary Opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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 Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

In addition to this exciting opportunity and amazing locations, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2021, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2021.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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 (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.