Geomatic Technician

Intent of the process

Two pools (1 EG-03 and 1 EG-04) of qualified candidates will be established ANTICIPATORY and may be used to staff term or indeterminate positions or for assignment, secondment, deployment or acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in geomatics or in another relevant specialty for the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and / or recent experience * in geomatics.

*Recent experience = Over the last three years

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL FOR EG-03 AND EG-04 LEVELS

Recent and significant experience** working in geomatics, especially in the design of thematic maps using the tools of the ArcGIS platform (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, etc.).

Experience in research, compilation and organization of geographic data.

Experience in the design and creation of geodatabases with multiple feature classes and topology error correction.

Experience in orthorectification and photo-interpretation of aerial imagery.

Experience in managing geospatial data (e.g. metadata, warehousing, publishing, etc.).

Experience in the use and preparation of high-precision GPS in the field.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE AT THE EG-04 LEVEL:

Experience in developing technical procedures to automate and reproduce cartographic processing.

Experience in analyzing cartographic procedures and writing technical documents.

** Recent and significant experience: At least one year over the last three years. It should normally be an experience corresponding to the complexity, importance and scope of the functions to be performed.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a discipline related to the environment, biology or any other scientific discipline related to the position duties.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in Python programming.

Experience with image processing software such as PCI Geomatica and / or eCognition.

Experience building infrastructure to use and process very large data sets.

Experience in the use of various types of vehicles and technical equipment in field work (eg, boats, canoes, ATVs, etc.).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
French Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of geographic information systems.

Knowledge of concepts and techniques in geospatial data mapping and analysis.

Knowledge of terrestrial reference systems and cartographic projections.

Knowledge of standards related to geospatial metadata and open data.

ABILITIES

Ability to use ArcGIS software to perform map processing on geographic data.

Ability to design, build and maintain geomatics data storage solutions.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and on several projects at a time.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to work as a team.

SPECIFIC CAPACITY AT THE EG-04 LEVEL :

Ability to carry out quality control (validation, corrections, recommendations) on cartographic products and technical procedures.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Autonomy.

Adaptability.

Judgment.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of image processing principles and methods.

Knowledge of species at risk and wildlife habitats in Canada.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginals, Persons with a Disability or visible minority.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to occasionally work overtime.

Willingness to occasionally travel as required by the position.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Asset qualifications may be used in the screening process. Therefore candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset criteria for education and experience.

Candidates may be assessed using the following tools: written exam, interview and reference check.

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score and a top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of a candidate to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment :

In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
http://www.cfp-psc.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/psc-tests-cfp/uit-telns/uit-telns-lang/uit-telns-lang-eng.htm

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.