Spatial Resource Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the future of our natural resources? Be the expert others rely on. Help shape the future of sustainable forestry. Apply now to be considered for a team where your skills matter—and where your work makes a difference.

As a Spatial Resource Analyst with the Forest Management and Wildfire Mitigation Branch (FMWMB) and Forestry Division (FD), you will be at the forefront of forest management innovation. This is more than a technical role—it is a chance to apply your advanced GIS expertise to solve real-world challenges and shape the sustainable management of our province’s natural assets. Join a collaborative and dynamic team where your creativity, judgment, and analytical skills will directly inform policy, support regulatory oversight, and guide resource decision making.

As a Spatial Resource Analyst, you will develop sophisticated GIS scripts and models as well as providing expert spatial data management services. You will play a pivotal role in transforming complex data into actionable insights, supporting the broader goals of forest management and environmental stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects, exercise a high level of independence, and work at the leading edge of geospatial technology in natural resource management. Your work will directly inform departmental decision making and help maintain the integrity of the province's environmental data.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing SDD submissions and overseeing spatial data systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Advanced expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data management coding and scripting using Python, FME or similar tools.
• Delivering high-quality, timely geospatial services and solutions to internal clients.
• Collaborating on the creation of data, process, and application standards aligned with industry best practices.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

• Systems Thinking: Considers interrelationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuos improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skills.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

University graduation in GIS Technology (or equivalent )in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience or a 2 year diploma in GIS Technology and 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. 

Special Requirements:

• Advanced expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data management coding and scripting using Python, FME or similar tools.
• Proficiency in developing complex models and databases using a suite of analytical tools. 
• Demonstrated experience applying geospatial technology to natural resource or land management.
• Solid understanding of forest management practices and regulatory frameworks.

Assets:

• Experience working in government or public sector organizations.
• Familiarity with industry data standards and best practices for spatial analysis.
• Background in environmental science, forestry, or natural resource management.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. 

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
• In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

What the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.