Geomatics and Data Management Specialist

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Work environment

The Government of Canada has committed to an Open Data agenda with the intent that data are made open to improve transparency in decision-making and to build public confidence and trust. The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is working to implement open data across its programs supporting Species at Risk, migratory birds, impact assessment, emergency response, protected areas, and broader engagement by Canadians in protection, conservation and stewardship of biodiversity. The positions being staffed will assist in making CWS data more accessible to end users to ultimately enable the data to be more effectively considered in decisions affecting wildlife conservation.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff term or indeterminate positions in various locations as noted above. As well, a pool will be created to staff other similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, acting extensions, assignment, secondment), language requirements (English Essential, French essential or Bilingual imperative) and profiles (BBB/BBB, and CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC ) and/or security requirements (reliability or secret) within Environment and Climate Change Canada across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1. Recent* and significant** experience in compiling, integrating and documenting multiscale geospatial data from various sources in the context of wildlife and/or habitat management.
EX2. Recent* and significant** experience in designing, developing and managing large and/or relational databases (for example, ESRI enterprise geodatabase, MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS ACCESS).
EX3. Recent* and significant** experience with core ESRI GIS software, including ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) and Spatial Analyst.

* Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of approximately two (2) years. If experience cited was acquired within a degree program, applicant must demonstrate autonomy of actions and decisions.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, French essential or Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC )

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of the key concepts, principles, and techniques in GIS and remote sensing.
K2. Knowledge of geodatabases, database design and management, and data life cycle management.
K3. Knowledge of landscape ecology, wildlife conservation and/or natural resource management.
K4. Knowledge of federal policies on open government, open data, metadata and/or geospatial data.

Ability:
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to conduct spatial and temporal analyses using maps, satellite images, aerial photos and/or various databases and data sources.
A4. Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.

Personal suitability:
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2. Judgment
PS3. Adaptability
PS4. Dependability
PS5. Initiative

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

Education (Assets):
AED1. Graduation with an advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in the application of Geographic Information Systems and/or remote sensing techniques in biology, wildlife and/or natural resource management.
AED2. Completion of a valid certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of Geographic Information Systems, data management or data science.

Degree equivalency

Experience (Assets):
AEX1. Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance/quality control procedures for the maintenance of spatial and non-spatial source data, including databases and geodatabases.
AEX2. Experience participating on multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary teams or partnerships focused on wildlife conservation.
AEX3. Experience with commercial and/or open source remote-sensing software.
AEX4. Experience with programming and scripting languages to create customized data views or user tools.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability or Secret security clearance.
• Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations.
• Willing and able to work irregular hours and on weekends on occasion.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an
email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. 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/.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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