Manager, Geomatics Project Leader

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

Duties

Natural Resources Canada's Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) is currently looking for a talented and dynamic person to take on the position of Manager, Geomatics Project Leader within its dedicated teams within GeoBase division, in their offices located in Sherbrooke.

As a manager, project manager in geomatics, you will play a leading role in managing a dynamic and innovative team, simultaneously managing several projects in the areas of
acquisition, management or exploitation of data.

You will participate in the establishment of priority targets, proposals and business plans, project or program proposals as part of the division's strategic planning.

You will lead or provide leadership roles on national or international working committees that also include experts from private enterprise, provinces, and other federal and academic departments.

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 or Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) Natural Resources Canada is a dynamic,
multidisciplinary, data-driven organization that must be provided by a horizontal pan-Canadian leader with a political subject and geospatial programs.

We are passionate about what we do! We provide Canadians with reliable data on Canada's land, water and infrastructure. We manage Canada's national geospatial data infrastructure and empower federal departments to use reliable geospatial data to fulfill their mandate.

We use every day in our work innovative technologies, tools and scientific and technical applications. We use satellite imagery and ground receiving stations to obtain data so that economists, modellers, and data specialists can access and explore large amounts of data for deeper models and analysis. This is made possible 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 work flexibly or flexibly. The team is very close. Whether at our weekly after-work meetings, our annual barbecue or other meetings throughout the year, when the work is done, we always enjoy spending time together!

Sherbrooke: Located in the heart of the Eastern Townships, there is access to universities, restaurants, music festivals, vineyards, farmers' markets and nature. In fact, nature is at your door: literally, because there is a mountain in the center of the city. There is quick access to some of the best ski resorts, hiking trails and lakes in eastern North America. When you feel the call of the "big city", you will be in Montreal in 90 minutes or on the US border in 30 minutes. Life in Sherbrooke is accessible and affordable. Homes are among the most affordable in the country, as are daycares
and post-secondary education.

As part of our team, you will work creatively with like-minded professionals who are proud to help Canadians get solid information and data about the communities in which they live, work and raise their families.

Join us!

Intent of the process

This process is intended to fill one position indeterminately.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the EN-SUR-04 group and
level at Natural Resources Canada and within the public service with various tenures, various linguistic requirements, various security requirements and various conditions of
employment.

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:

ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory or other related field such as geomatics, geodetic sciences or remote sensing, geology, geography or environmental sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1: Recent experience* in planning and managing the development and delivery of
geomatics solutions.

EX2: Recent experience* in the acquisition, processing, dissemination and analysis of data related to geomatics.

EX3: Recent experience in negotiating with multiple stakeholders to advance project
objectives.

EX4: Recent experience* in preparing project proposals.

*Recent experience refers to experience generally acquired during 1 year within the last 3 years. The experience can be accumulated.

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

Asset - Education:

AE1: Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or other related field such as geomatics, geodetic sciences, remote sensing, geology, geography or environmental sciences.

Degree equivalency

Asset - Experience:

AEX1: Experience working with Aboriginal communities.

AEX2: Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders.

AEX3: Experience in managing major acquisition projects** of geospatial data.

AEX4: Experience in project management related to geomatics using large data concepts or artificial intelligence or RADAR data or Lidar data.

** Major acquisition projects means projects that cover at least 1000 km2.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1: Knowledge of the technologies and standards supporting geomatics and geospatial
data.

K2: Knowledge of project management principles.

K3: Knowledge of technological or scientific issues relevant to the geomatics domain.

Competencies:

C1: Collaboration, partnership, people management and leadership

C2: Manage change and promote innovation

C3: Analytical thinking

Abilities:

A1: Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize.

A2: Ability to work effectively with others.

A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitabilities:

PS1: Judgment

PS2: Demonstrates integrity and respect

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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.