Provincial Geographic Names Specialist - Jobs in Peterborough, ON

Job Description

Are you a highly organized, detail focused, results oriented individual with a knowledge of the physical geography and history of Ontario If so, advance your career and make a difference in the lives of Ontarians with this opportunity where you can showcase your diverse set of skills including mapping, historical research, customer service and communication with all levels of government, external agencies and the public about Ontarios place names. Bring your Geographic Information Systems (GIS), databases and mapping expertise to work with the professionals who maintain and administer the provincial geographic names data holdings within Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this role

• maintain and administer the provincial geographic names spatial data holdings in English, French and Indigenous languages
• provide expertise and support to Ministry staff, members of the public, government agencies and the Ontario Geographic Names Board (OGNB)
• conduct research on local use, origins and geographic extent of geographic features and place names and prepare communication materials to support naming decisions to the Minister of Natural Resources

How do I qualifyTechnical knowledge and skills:

• You have knowledge of database management software, technologies and techniques associated with database design, operation, maintenance and management.
• You have a thorough knowledge of business software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to query, maintain, and summarize and improve tabular and spatial data to improve the operations of the provincial digital geographic names database.
• You have knowledge of principles and practices of geographic naming, physical geography, cartography and history of Ontario to provide expertise to clients, partners and stakeholders.

Analytical and problem solving skills:

• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to assess data management and information requirements pertaining to geographic names database holdings.
• You have well developed research and analytical skills to investigate name sources and histories, validate data and interpret and assess information.
• You can develop data definitions, standards and techniques to categorize information and make recommendations.
• You have good judgement to assess compatibility to ensure integrity of data and resolving technical problems associated with sharing and integrating names data with internal and external partners.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have proven negotiating and consensus building skills to reach agreement on directions, schedules and outcomes when working on projects with various stakeholders.
• You have well developed communications skills to present technical information to various audiences.
• You can prepare reports, presentations, media responses for Senior Managers and board members.

Organizational, Planning and Leadership skills:

• You have good organization skills with attention to detail to manage competing priorities in a high demand environment.
• You have planning skills to design and conduct information surveys and organize results for presentation to the OGNB
• You can provide group leadership and technical guidance/direction to project team members and ministry staff.

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Information TechnologyPosted on: Wednesday, October 19, 2022Note:

• C-NR-188095/22

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