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Forest Data Engineer
Government of Alberta · Closes in 20 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so external applicants who meet the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
Education: Four-year university degree in forestry, geomatics, computer science or a related field. One year of education can count as one year of experience, and the reverse.
Experience: Minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience in data work.
What they ask for:
- Four-year university degree in a related field such as geomatics or computer science.
- Minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience.
- Experience in data engineering, geospatial data management or database design.
- Experience documenting data structures, business rules and data quality.
- Competencies: systems thinking, creative problem solving, collaboration and drive for results.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 17 (Closes in 20 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a cover letter and a resume that shows the start and end month and year of each job and whether it was full or part time.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- The competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower level.
- Candidates pay their own costs for required checks and interview travel. Travel in the job is expected to be minimal.
- Applicants with education from outside Canada are advised to get an IQAS or similar credential assessment.
- Out-of-province applicants can get required checks from the province where they currently live.
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