Geo-Spatial and Data Technologist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Duties

The Geo-Spatial and Data Technologist is a key part of the "K" Division Strategic Analysis and Research Unit. This position is responsible for the development, production and maintenance of mapping products that visualize crime and other trends in Alberta. The position is the administrator of the ArcGIS Enterprise Server, expert on the public facing crime map platform (AGOL), teaching, and providing support on all things geo-spatial.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) permanent position in Edmonton, AB.

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)

Successful completion of a diploma in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) or related field of study or an ESRI Associate or Professional Certificate in ArcGIS for Desktop or ArcGIS Server.

Degree equivalency

Recent (in the last 24 months) experience in the use of GIS and ArcGIS Server.
Experience providing support on the use of GIS to clients.
Recent (in the last 24 months) experience with MS Excel.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

Completion of a degree in GIS or related field of study.

Degree equivalency

Experience in database development and management.
Experience creating custom web maps and web applications using HTML5/CCS and JavaScript.

Operational Requirements
Valid Driver’s License
Willingness and ability to work overtime and shift work, as required.

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

English essential
The functions and duties of the position will only require the use of English.

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to research and/or analyze information
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems

Judgment
Client Service Orientation
Flexibility
Initiative
Dependability

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

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

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

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

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised 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.