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Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:27:57 -0500
From: Patricia Chalk <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Cartography position at UWO reopened for applicants
Sender: Patricia Chalk <[log in to unmask]>
To allow interested individuals more time to apply, we have reopened the
cartographic position competition at the University of Western Ontario,
London, Ontario. Competition closes on Wednesday, January 24, 2001. The
position is already vacated; we hope to fill it as soon as possible.
While the position description below specifies 5-10 years experience we
will consider those with less experience. You will notice the term
'Continuing' as part of the 'Type of Appointment' description -
'Continuing' means that it is a full-time position.
Should you be interested in this position, you may wish to download two
additional files (Overview of the Cartographic Section and the full Job
Description) using your web browser. The URL addresses for these two files
are listed later in this correspondence. Both Macintosh and Windows 95
versions of Word are available. For security reasons the list of files
will not appear on your browser, however if you enter the URL provided and
enter a <return>, the file will download to your machine. Open the files
in your version of Word.
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Reference # : S77
Position Title/Classification: Graphics Specialist 1 (Level 6)
Department: Geography
Salary Range Minimum: $35,101. (Normal maximum salary: $42, 959)
Type of Appointment: Continuing (37.5 hours/week)
Position Summary:
The Cartographer is responsible for fulfilling the complex cartographic and
graphic needs of
geography faculty members in support of their research activities, and the
publication quality
custom campus mapping needs of the university community at large. The
incumbent will also act as a joint web-master for the Geography Department
site.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education:
4 year Honours degree in Geography or cartography, with courses in statistics.
Experience:
5 to 10 years' experience as a professional cartographer working relatively
independently in a
professional cartographic facility.
Skills:
Excellent working knowledge and application of several Macintosh software
programs (including Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, map projection software, and spreadsheet
software) used to assist
in the visualization of spatial concepts and to generate final publication
quality materials; some
working knowledge of any geographic information system software package and
of Windows
operating system; demonstrated ability to work creatively, accurately and
with versatility under
consistent pressure; ability to work efficiently and effectively both
independently and as part of a
team; ability and willingness to continually develop skills to meet the
creative demands of the
position.
Other:
The successful candidate must enjoy a challenge, be imaginative, be open to
new ideas, and be
capable of generating new approaches to the visualization of research concepts.
U.W.O. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
Applications may be submitted in confidence by January 24, 2001 to:
Human Resources
The University of Western Ontario
Stevenson-Lawson Bldg., Room 262
London, Ontario N6A 5B8
Fax: (519)661-3888
Please cite the reference number in the covering letter (Reference #S77).
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Should you have any questions regarding the position feel free to call the
Director of Cartographic Services (Patricia Chalk) directly (519)-661-3425
or email ([log in to unmask]).
**Please note that the application and resume however are to be forwarded
to Ms. Veronika Elsie at the Human Resources department of UWO. A
portfolio will be required for those being inteviewed.
For an overview of the Cartographic Section enter the following address on
your browser and download the file:
http://www.ssc.uwo.ca/cartography/Cart_Section_Overview_word_Mac
http://www.ssc.uwo.ca/cartography/Cart_Section_Overview_Win95
For a copy of the full job description enter the following address on your
browser and download the file:
http://www.ssc.uwo.ca/cartography/Cartographer_Job_Desc_word_Mac
http://www.ssc.uwo.ca/cartography/Cartographer_Job_Desc_Win95
To learn more about the Department of Geography at UWO, visit our website at:
http://www.uwo.ca/geog/
Sincerely,
Patricia Chalk
Director, Cartographic Services, Geography Department, UWO
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: (519)-661-3425
Ms. Patricia Chalk
Director of Cartographic Services
Geography Department, Social Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
London, Canada N6A 5C2
internet: [log in to unmask] / phone 519-661-3425 / fax 519-661-3750
webpage: http://www.uwo.ca/geog/facilities/cartogra.htm
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