Junior Geodetic Engineers (Anticipatory)

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

Duties

The Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS) provides authoritative reference values, products and services available on-line for the integration of precise positioning and gravity measurements into national standards. These products serve as the common foundation for all mapping, charting, navigation, boundary demarcation, crustal deformation, and other georeferencing needs in Canada.

EN-SUR-01: In a team environment and under the general supervision of a Project Leader, a junior geodetic engineer conducts data acquisition activities for accurate positioning and/or gravity field measurement in support of geodetic reference frame maintenance and improvement; evaluates and analyses geodetic data; assists in the installation and/or maintenance of scientific instruments and related data acquisition systems; provides technical input and support in the implementation and improvement of geodetic data processing methods and end-user applications; writes project reports and performs other duties required in support of management and operations.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means 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.

The Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS) is a national centre of expertise that provides authoritative products and services supporting a broad range of geospatial needs, from surveying and mapping to monitoring crustal dynamics. With offices in Ottawa, CGS offers a working environment driven by science and technology where data from satellites and terrestrial sensors are integrated to improve high-precision geospatial applications. With a national mandate that supports a variety of scientific and professional users, CGS offers a stimulating environment for those interested in Earth sciences and geospatial solutions.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates which may be used to staff anticipated future vacancies (full-time; permanent and temporary) for Junior Geodetic Engineers at the EN-SUR-01 group and level within the Canadian Geodetic Survey Division of Natural Resources Canada.

The pool may also be used to staff identical or similar positions at the EN-SUR-01 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (permanent or temporary), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential or Bilingual), various linguistic profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), and with various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

►Graduation with a 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 or remote sensing.

Degree equivalency

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

►Knowledge of the modern technologies, methods and practices of geodetic surveying.

►Ability to analyse geodetic positioning solutions.
►Ability to communicate effectively orally.
►Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

►Analytical thinking
►Collaboration
►Judgement

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

►Graduation with a bachelor, masters or doctorate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in geomatics engineering.
►Successful completion of courses in optimal estimation methods (such as least squares) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
►Successful completion of courses in geodesy from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of Natural Resources Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups.

Operational Requirements:
►Willing and able to work overtime and on weekends occasionally.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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.