LiDAR Specialist

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Duties

Natural Resources Canada's Canadian Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) is currently looking for a talented and dynamic individual to fill a position in its LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data teams.

CCMEO is currently working on the implementation of the National Elevation Data Strategy. CCMEO acquires airborne LiDAR data for flood mapping, forest inventories, infrastructure management, etc. CCMEO works with provinces and territories to share existing data and participate in new acquisitions. In addition to meeting the modern needs of users, the National Elevation Data Strategy data represents an important new source of information and analysis. In order to use and take advantage of this large volume of new data, CCMEO has begun a transformation of its traditional processes to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and data cube.

As a LiDAR data specialist, you will join a dynamic and innovative team and play a leading role in LiDAR standardization in Canada and work to unlock the full potential of the data acquired.

As part of your duties, you will provide expertise to federal departments for the Airborne LiDAR acquisition. You will also advise the LiDAR data quality control team. You will lead the improvement of the Federal airborne LiDAR data acquisition guideline in partnership with the Canadian community and work to establish strategic partnerships for the use of 3D data in federal departments. Finally, you may be required to work on research and development projects and/or pilot projects to exploit LiDAR data.

Although CCMEO’s offices are located in Ottawa and Sherbrooke, other locations of work are possible for this position.

Work environment

CHOOSE US

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. The Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and data-driven organization with the mandate to provide pan-Canadian horizontal geospatial policy and program leadership.
We are passionate about what we do! We make authoritative data about Canada’s land, water and infrastructure available to Canadians. We manage Canada’s national geospatial data infrastructure, and we empower federal departments to work with reliable geospatial data to meet their mandates.
We use innovative scientific and technical technologies, tools, and applications in our work every day. We use satellite imagery and ground receiving stations to obtain data so that economists, modelers, and data scientists can sift through and explore vast quantities of data for patterns and deeper analytics. This is enabled through the use of the latest data visualization techniques, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and many of our employees choose to adopt a compressed or flexible work schedule. The team is tightly knit. Whether at our weekly after-work meetups, our annual barbecue or other get-togethers throughout the year, when work is done, we still enjoy spending time together!

JOIN US

As a member of our team, you will work creatively with like-minded professionals who take pride in helping to Canadians to have solid information and data about the communities in which they live, work, and raise their families.
Our offices are mainly in two locations* :

Ottawa: Located across from Dow’s Lake in the heart of Ottawa, we are close to both nature, and Preston Street. Take runs at lunch or skate to work. With only a quick walk to Preston Street, enjoy the culinary delights and nightlife offered by some of Ottawa’s finest restaurants, pubs, and comedy clubs. There is also easy access to the O-Train, and to major bus routes. Easy access to the Queensway helps ease the daily commute! Our location offers numerous benefits to both the nature lover, and the adventurous.

Sherbrooke: Located in the heart of the eastern townships, there is access to universities, restaurants, music festivals, wineries, farmer’s markets, and nature. In fact, nature is at your doorstep: literally, as there is a mountain in the centre of town. There is quick access to some of eastern North America’s best ski hills, hiking trails and lakes. And when you feel the call of the “big city”, you will be in Montréal within 90 minutes or at the U.S. border within 30 minutes. Life in Sherbrooke is accessible and affordable. Homes are among the most affordable in the country, as is daycare and post-secondary education.

*Note that other locations of work are possible for this position.

Intent of the process

This process is intended to fill a term position of two years.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions of different tenures and with different language and/or security requirements. The results of this process can be used by other organizations within the federal public service.

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:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institution with an acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geomatics or other science related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1 - Recent and significant experience* in acquiring or processing or analyzing LiDAR data
EX2 - Experience in leading the work of groups
EX3 - Experience in providing advice to people inside or outside your organization as a specialist in the field of geomatics

*Recent and significant experience refers to experience generally acquired over 5 years over the past 7 years. Experience can be cumulated.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1 - Knowledge of technological advances and national and international markets related to the LiDAR field
K2 - Knowledge of airborne LiDAR data acquisition specifications
K3 - Knowledge of quality control methods for LiDAR data

Abilities:

A1 - The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
A2 - The ability to work effectively with others

Personal Suitabilities:

PS1 - Judgment
PS2 - Show integrity and respect
PS3 - Show initiative and action-oriented
PS4 - Leadership
PS5 - In-depth reflection

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

Asset - Education:

Master's, PhD or graduate degree in Geomatics or a related field.

Degree equivalency

Asset - Experience:

AE1 - Experience in developing applications using high-level languages
AE2 - Experience in writing statements of work and collaborative arrangements
AE3 - Experience in developing web applications based on elevation data (e.g. LiDAR)
AE4 - Experience in planning and acquiring airborne LiDAR data (aircraft or helicopter) for projects of more than 1000 km²
AE5 - Experience in the development of airborne LiDAR acquisition specifications

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel
Willing and able to work overtime

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.