Geomatics Officer

Duties

Although not exhaustive, the key activities of the position are as follows :
• Provides operational and support services for geospatial data acquisition, processing, analysis, management and representation ;
• Works in a geomatics discipline, in a multidisciplinary environment and within project teams to support the acquisition, processing, analysis, management and representation of geospatial data ;
• Carries out operational activities involving the acquisition, processing, analysis, management and representation of geospatial data ;
• Provides technical support and prepares geomatics products, such as maps, charts, drawings, user manuals and other documents ;
• Helps train employees in the use of applications, more specifically on the use of methodologies and/or commercial or in-house tools ;
• Contributes in providing technical support, in support for the development and improvement of methods, procedures, systems, techniques, equipment and electronic applications.

Work environment

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is part of Fisheries and Oceans Canada within the Science Sector. Since 1883, CHS has studied the oceans, lakes and rivers of Canada to ensure their safe and sustainable use and to allow navigation in these waters.

CHS's vision is to be a world class authority and supplier of hydrospatial information, a responsive supplier of hydrographic products and services, and a valuable partner in ocean technology development and applications. The CHS office in Mont-Joli has more than 60 employees, 20 of whom were recently hired, as part of the federal government's oceans protection plan (OPP). Over the next few years, OPP will contribute in modernizing our cartography and also the way to achieve it.

CHS office in Mont-Joli works closely with the other four CHS offices, Dartmouth (NE), Sidney (BC), Burlington (ON) and Ottawa (ON). CHS operations are usually conducted by teams of multidisciplinary hydrographers, coordinated by engineering project supervisors, supported by geomatics officers, physical science specialists, and administrative staff, and led by a management team. Our hydrographic and cartographic operations include acquiring or receiving hydrographic data (eg bathymetry, water level), the processing, validation, management and integration of that data for the purpose of updating or creating modern nautical publications (eg nautical charts, sailing directions, tide tables).

The CHS office in Mont-Joli is located at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, a Fisheries and Oceans Canada research center, situated near Mont-Joli and halfway between Rimouski and Matane. The Institute is housed on an enchanting site along the St. Lawrence Estuary.

Intent of the process

Short term, the intent of the process is to staff 3 permanent positions. A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff current and future EN-SUR-01 temporary and permanent positions.

CAREER PROGRESSION : The position of Geomatics Officer - developmental (EN-SUR-01) may progress to the working Level (EN-SUR-02) when the candidate has acquired a basic experience of the various CHS operations and reaches a level of sufficient autonomy to carry out technical services and advice activities.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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)

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized university with a specialization in geomatics, geodesy, physical geography, oceanography, marine geology, civil engineering, remote sensing or any other related field of studies relevant to the position to be filled ;
OR
Holder of a Canadian Land Surveyor title (CLS/ATC).

* The diploma must be obtained no later than the 2018 winter semester.

Degree equivalency

Basic experience in geomatics.

Basic knowledge in hydrography.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally ;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing ;
Ability to analyze data, present results and propose solutions.

Client-service orientation
Initiative
Results orientation
Continuous personal development
Team work

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

ASSETS
Degree* from a recognized university with a specialization in Geomatics ;
CAT-A Certification (hydrography) from an IHO certified provider ;
CAT-B Certification (hydrography) from an IHO certified provider.

* The diploma must be obtained no later than the 2018 winter semester.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing a geomatics technical support service to users (software or material) ;
Experience using of methods, tools and technologies for bathymetric data acquisition ;
Experience using of methods and tools for the bathymetric data processing ;
Experience using of methods and tools applied to marine cartography ;
Significant experience in geomatics ;
Experience in carrying out research and development projects or implementation of new technology ;
Experience in writing technical work or training documentation.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possess a valid medical exam ;
Possess a valid driver's license ;
Willing and able to work long periods of sustained work at a computer station ;
Willing and able to work in the field and onboard moving vessels for long periods ;
Willing and able to work overtime, working on weekends and shift work ;
Willing and able to work away from home and in isolated areas for extended periods.

Other information

In order to manage the number of applications in this selection process, management may use, for example, top-down or any other type of selection at various steps in the process to determine the number of candidates who will continue in the process.

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.