--- Begin Forwarded Message --- 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. -------------- --- End Forwarded Message ---