Senior Surveyor - Nunavut Region (Iqaluit)

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Assessment accommodation

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The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

*Maximum Annual Isolated Post amounts based on full time year-round employment.
• With Dependents – Private Accommodation: $37,728
• Without Dependents – Private Accommodation: $25,105

Vacation Travel Assistance (As of 01/10/2019):
* Vacation Travel Assistance – Twice per year
• Employee: $1,448 each trip
• Employee with Dependents: $ 1,448/ adult & $ 1,448/child, each trip

Newly appointed employees may be eligible for up to $5,000.00 in relocation expenses in accordance with the Initial Appointees Relocation Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.html. Relocation expenses in excess of $5000.00 may be possible in some cases.

Duties

As a Senior Surveyor working in the Nunavut Regional office in Iqaluit, you will provide professional surveying advice and technical expertise to a variety of government clients (federal and territorial) and you will assist other survey professionals and the public on all aspects of the Canada Lands Surveys System. You will prepare instructions for surveys, conduct field surveys and will prepare survey requirements for contracting of legal surveys. You will work as part of a team to resolve complex boundary and land tenure issues using your extensive surveying background and detailed historical research of survey related documents. You will review survey returns from other professional to ensure compliance with survey standards and tenure documents.

The Surveyor General Branch (SGB) of Natural Resources Canada is the Government of Canada centre of expertise for land surveying, geodesy and the international boundary between Canada and the United States. SGB is comprised of three lines of business. Firstly, the Canadian Geodetic Survey provides the fundamental reference frame and standards for the measurement of latitude, longitude, elevation and gravity anywhere in Canada, and monitors motions of our continental land mass in support of geomatics and geoscience. Secondly, the Surveyor General for Canada Lands provides the framework that identifies, documents, registers and protects boundaries and property rights for Canada Lands, which in turn provide boundary certainty that stakeholders can rely upon. Thirdly, the Canadian Section of the International Boundary Commission (IBC), in cooperation with its United States counterpart, maintains the land boundary between Canada and the United States and regulates the construction of works within three metres of the boundary.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a department from the government of Canada, we believe in 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

The intent is to staff one (1) position (permanent, full-time) in Iqaluit with Natural Resources Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Please detail in your covering letter how you meet each of the experience qualifications (essential and asset) using concrete examples how you meet all elements of each qualification; identify the context, the actions you undertook, and the results achieved. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation."

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

►A Canada Lands Surveyor's commission AND licence to practice issued by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors OR a licence or authority to practice as a land surveyor in any province in Canada.

Note: If this condition is met by having a licence or authority to practice as a land surveyor in a province, then the successful candidate must obtain a Canada Lands Surveyor's commission AND licence to practice within 2 years of appointment to the position.

►Experience in providing legal survey services and advice to various client groups.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

►Knowledge of the Canada Lands Survey System, including Acts and Regulations.

►Ability to communicate effectively orally.
►Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
►Ability to decipher and create legal land descriptions.

►Effective interpersonal relationships
►Leadership
►Client service
►Judgement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
►Experience in land surveying in remote areas or in Northern Canada.
►Experience in working with, collaborating with, or providing services to Indigenous Communities.

Operational Requirements:
►Ability and willingness to work overtime.
►Ability and willingness to travel and supervise field work as required.
►Valid driver’s license.

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.

Medical assessment for scientific fieldwork.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this process or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly.

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/.

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.