GIS Support Physical Scientist

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

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA the GC Jobs site at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html. 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.

Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for a position in Calgary, Vancouver or both locations.

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: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

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

Duties

The GIS Support Physical Scientist provides support and advice to scientific colleagues, and carries out geospatial type of work on Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) projects independently or in collaboration with a team.

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 immediate need is to staff one permanent position in Calgary, AB and one term position in Vancouver, BC for a period of approximately two (2) years, until March 31, 2021.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the PC-02 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential or Bilingual), various methods for staffing a bilingual position (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), in various locations and with various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in geology, geography, or some other science related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Approximately two years recent* experience in the following:
• Coordinating geo-scientific and technical requirements among different user groups.
• Interpreting geoscience or technical information and preparing technical, scientific or policy-related reports/guidelines.
• Providing recommendations to technical or professional audiences or management.
• Managing geoscience information and/or data using data/information management tools.
• Using Geographic Information Systems such as ESRI ArcGIS 10x, or other ESRI products to manage data, prepare maps and disseminate various products (e.g. maps, articles).
• Manipulating, processing and/or analyzing geospatial data.
• Manipulating, processing and/or analyzing bedrock or surficial geology data.
* "Recent" refers to experience gained in the last five (5) years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of ISO19115 metadata standards and how it relates to information management.
• Knowledge of the functioning of geodatabases and data models.
• Knowledge of components on a map produced by the Government of Canada.
• Knowledge of quality control elements for map production.
• Knowledge of basic geology.

• Collaboration
• Ability to effectively communicate orally
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing
• Planning and Organizing

• Values and Ethics
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Reliability

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

• Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution with acceptable specialization in Geographic Information Systems or remote sensing/earth observation.

Degree equivalency

• Experience conducting geoscience field work.
• Experience programming in C#, Java, Oracle and/or XML and/or GIS relational database administration (e.g. ArcSDE).

• Knowledge of cartographic considerations.
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Knowledge of Python programming.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

• 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 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.

• Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.
• Willing and able to travel and conduct field work in remote areas.
• The work may require long periods of sustained attention to a computer screen.
• Medical assessment (Health Canada) approved for scientific field work.

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

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

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA the GC Jobs site at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html. 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.

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

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

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.

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/.

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their references. Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. 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.

The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (for employees currently within the Public Service only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.