Hydrographer/Geomatics Officer (ANTICIPATORY)

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. in your screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff future vacancies. The results of this process may be used to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies in various locations across the Atlantic region of various tenures, and various linguistic profiles at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Atlantic Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or related field such as Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography (science degree) or an acceptable specialization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Recent** experience in land or hydrographic surveying (including in a team environment) comprised of Engineers, Surveyors, Hydrographers and Technologists.
- Recent** experience in providing clients, organizations and management with technical advice on issues related to hydrography and hydrographic surveying.
- Experience using hydrographic data collection and processing software such as Hypack or Caris,
- Experience using computer drafting software such as AutoCAD and other software applications related to the further analysis of bathymetry for charting, engineering or environmental purposes.

* Experience can be demonstrated through employment or academic activity.
**Recent experience is defined as work experience acquired within the last three years.
NOTE: The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience; it is important that candidates clearly demonstrate to what degree they meet the above experience elements, giving detailed examples of EACH element.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications: OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
- Licensed as a professional engineer in Canada or licensed as a professional land surveyor in Canada.
- Canadian Hydrographer Certification (Level I or Level II)
- Licensed as a Canada Lands Surveyor (CLS)
- Possession of a valid Class 3 provincial driver’s license (valid for single vehicle or combination, with a trailer towing endorsement to tow trailers in excess of 4500kg).

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of software used for hydrographic data processing and collection
- Knowledge of Contract Administration.
- Knowledge of Project Management.

COMPETENCIES
- Values and Ethics
- Initiative
- Good Judgement
- Client Service

ABILITY
- Ability to manage staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

NOTE: Applicants must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. An applicant may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs.

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

Asset Qualifications: OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to travel as required.
- Must be willing to work overtime as required.
- Must possess a valid Provincial driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Upon appointment, the successful candidate must obtain certification as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province where the position to which he/she is appointed is based and must maintain this certification for the duration of his/her employment, if applicable.
- Willingness and ability to work in and around construction sites, wharf sites and remote locations including wearing protective equipment.
- Possession of a valid Provincial Driver’s License OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license, within the limits of Treasury Board Policy.
- Willingness to travel frequently by car, boat or plane for short or long periods of time.
- Adherence to the PWGSC Code of Conduct

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.

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, 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.