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Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:24:56 -0500
From: Patricia Chalk <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Full-time Cartography position at University of Western
Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
Sender: Patricia Chalk <[log in to unmask]>
**Interested parties will need to respond promptly - this competition is
open for 1 week, closing on Friday, December 15, 2000.**
The Graphics Specialist position in UWO's Cartographic Section will vacated
by the current incumbent this month. We are looking to fill the position
as soon as possible and hope to begin interviewing early in January 2001.
I have provided a brief overview of the position below along with a copy of
the position description that appears on UWO's website
(http://www.uwo.ca/humanresources/jobs/).
Should you be interested in this position, you may wish to download two
additional files (Overview of the Cartographic Section and the 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.
Note: While the position description 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 have any questions regarding the position feel free to call me
directly (519)-661-3425 or email ([log in to unmask]). Do not forward me
the application and resume however. These are to be forwarded to Ms.
Veronika Elsie at the Human Resources department of UWO - see address
provided below. 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
-------------- Overview of position --------------
GRAPHICS SPECIALIST I
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
The Department of Geography is offering a unique opportunity for a
Cartographer to assume responsibility for fulfilling both 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.
You possess a 4 year Honours degree in Geography or cartography, with
courses instatistics. Your educational background is enhanced by 5-10
years' experience as a professional cartographer working relatively
independently in a professional cartographic facility. You have an
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. You
also have a working knowledge of any geographic information system software
package, the Windows operating system, a demonstrated ability to work
creatively, accurately and flexibly under pressure, an ability to work
effectively both independently and as part of a team, and a willingness to
continually develop your skills to meet the creative demands of the
position. Furthermore, you enjoy a challenge, you are imaginative, open to
new ideas, and you are 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 December 15, 2000 to:
Human Resources
The University of Western Ontario
Stevenson-Lawson Bldg., Room 262
London, Ontario N6A 5B8
Fax: (519)661-3888 Reference #S77
-------------- Position Description on UWO's website
(http://www.uwo.ca/humanresources/jobs/) --------------
Reference # : S77
Position Title/Classification: Graphics Specialist 1 (Level 6)
Department: Geography
Salary Range Minimum: $35,101.
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.
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