Surveyor

Important messages

We will only accept on-line applications received via the GC jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Isolated Post Allowances (as of 01/08/2017) for Whitehorse:
*Maximum Annual Isolated Post amounts based on full time year-round employment
• With Dependents – Private Accommodation: $6164.00
• Without Dependents – Private Accommodation: $3771.00.00

Vacation Travel Assistance (As of 01/10/2017):
* Vacation Travel Assistance - Once per year
• Employee: $752.00
• Employee with Dependents: $752.00/ adult & $680.00/child

Duties

As a Surveyor, you will support the office in the provision of professional surveying advice and technical expertise to a variety of government clients and you will support in the assistance of surveying professionals and the public on all aspects of the Canada lands Survey System. You will work as part of a team to conduct field surveys and prepare survey requirements for contracting of legal surveys. You will work as part of a team to resolve complex boundary and land tenure issues. You will support the office in the review of survey returns from other professionals to ensure compliance with survey standards and tenure documents.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one position on a permanent basis in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Positions to be filled: 1

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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or other related field such as geomatics, geodetic sciences or remote sensing. Degree must be obtained by June 30, 2018;

OR

A Canada Lands Surveyor's commission AND licence to practice issued by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors;

OR

A licence or authority to practice as a land surveyor in any province in Canada.

Degree equivalency

Knowledge of the theories and principles of cadastral surveying.
Knowledge of property (land) rights.
Knowledge of GNSS technology and its application to surveying.

Ability to assess survey information.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Client Service Orientation
Judgement
Initiative
Thoroughness

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

Eligible to obtain a commission as a Canada Lands Surveyor.

Experience in assessing data related to geomatics including land surveying activities.
Experience in using and operating surveying equipment and software.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

Other information

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Reference checks may be sought. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

An interview may be administered.

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/.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

The breadth and depth of experience may/will be considered when making selections from the qualified pool.

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.