Geomatics Technologist

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Duties

Produce and develop custom geomatics products (maps and plans). Using CAD and GIS packages, extract, compile, analyze, verify, and assemble digital data in map form. Participate in and help with the development, organization and execution of field campaigns related to field investigations, and/or legal surveys. Provide advice and generate reports by researching records, archives and databases. Analyze and respond to requests for information from the general public, First Nations, other government departments and land administrators, etc. Observe health and safety guidelines and procedures in work activities and the work site. Carry out administrative activities such as maintaining supply inventories, field equipment and fleet vehicles.

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

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EG-04 group and level within Natural Resources Canada in Winnipeg, Toronto and Edmonton, with various tenures (determinate period or permanent) and with various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Valid Diploma in a 2 year (or more) technology program in geomatics or land surveying.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing technical support in land surveying.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the processes to collect, manipulate, and represent cadastral data.
Knowledge of property (land) rights.
Knowledge of the theories and principles of land surveying.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Judgment
Work well as a team player in multi-disciplinary teams
Thoroughness

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

A Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Professional Technologist (PTech) designation or the equivalent recognition as a technician in land surveying.

Experience working with software related to land surveying (e.g. COGO, CAD, GIS etc.).
Experience in providing technical support in land surveying within a provincial survey system.
Experience in providing technical support in land surveying on Canada Lands (e.g. Northwest Territories, Indian reserves, National Parks, etc).

Knowledge of the survey system on Canada Lands (e.g. Indian Reserves, National Parks, etc.);
Knowledge of GIS software, such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, computation packages such as COGO, in order to create and maintain digital cadastral data sets and to produce GIS/Mapping Products.

Ability to integrate geospatial data.
Ability to research and report on boundary issues related to the extent of property (land) rights.

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.

Valid Driver's License
Able and willing 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

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

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

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.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification. 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/.

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

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

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.