Geomatics Coordinator

Duties

Provide: Strategic guidance, advice and recommendations to management in support of geomatics development and operational projects; studies and analysis required for management; coordination and attainment of the objectives of ESDC program and policy development; and support internal and external clients’ requirements.

Coordinate leadership of Geomatics projects and staff involved in the strategic development and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial databases, and services to support ESDC program and policy development and program operations.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (acting, permanent and temporary).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum)

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:
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in geography, social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.

Part B Notes:
1.An indeterminate incumbent of a former SI position who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated in Part B above, is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience. He/she must be accepted as having met the minimum educational standard for appointment or deployment to Part B EC positions. This note also applies to a person appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a
Part B EC position after that date as the result of a staffing transaction started before June 22, 2009.

2.At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education stated above, may serve as an alternative. Whenever the minimum educational standard is met through an alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and a candidate must be re-assessed for future appointments and deployments if the manager has asked for this alternative.

3."Social science" includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology, and other disciplines associated with social science. "Library/archival work" includes gallery and museum functions.

4.It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines whether the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at that institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1- * Significant and recent experience in managing and coordinating geomatics projects, supervising tasks assigned to team members and assuring the quality of products and services.

E2- * Significant and recent experience in coordinating, planning and liaising with internal clients to deliver geomatics products and services related to socio-economic programs or to support socio-economic research.

E3- ** Experience in providing strategic guidance, advice and recommendations to management.

E4- ** Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with a broad variety of stakeholders (internal and external to your organization) (governmental and/or private sector).

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of two (2) years.

** Recent experience means experience gained within the last two (2) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1- Knowledge of GIS software such as MapInfo, Arc GIS and Cartovista.

K2 – Knowledge of current technologies and developing trends in geomatics and their potential application to improving Employment and Social Development Canada’s policies, programs and operations.

ABILITIES:
A1- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues and provide strategic advice to senior management.

A2- Ability to set and adjust priorities to meet tight deadlines.

A3- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and others, both inside and outside your organization.

A4- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A5- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1- Initiative.
PS2- Judgement.
PS3- Leadership.
PS4- Effective Interpersonal Skills.

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

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a master’s degree or PHD from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in geomatics, economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AE1 - *Significant and recent experience in using GIS software to produce geospatial analytical reports or maps

AE2 – **Recent experience participating in the implementation of ArcGIS Server in your organization.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of two (2) years.

** Recent experience means experience gained within the last two (2) years.

KNOWLEDGE:
AK1 – Knowledge of ArcGIS Server.

AK2 - Knowledge of the major socio-economic policy issues facing Canadian society as they relate to the Government of Canada.

AK3- Knowledge of Employment and Social Development Canada’s mandate, priorities and programs.

AK4- Knowledge of geospatial data sources used in socio-economic research and analysis such as the Canadian Census Geography, Postal Code Conversion File, National Road Network, Open Street Map, etc.

Operational Requirements
Willingness to work overtime occasionally.
Willingness to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written exam may be administered.

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: *written test, practical test, situational exercise, *oral interview, simulation, presentation, role play, work samples, performance appraisals, *reference checks, and/or *assessment board member personal/direct knowledge of candidates’ qualifications. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in-person. (*indicates those tools that will most likely be used in this process.)

If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please indicate your current group and level as well as your tenure and the organization you are working for.

Please note that employees selected for an acting appointment through this selection process will not will not be on travel status, and, as a result, no travel time will be paid or expenses reimbursed.

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.