Marine Survey Supervisor, Geomatics - Anticipatory

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Duties

Public Services and Procurement Canada manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country and is the Government of Canada's real property expert. Our Pacific Region extends from the Canada/U.S. border to the Arctic, including British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Our real property professionals include office accommodation specialists, architects, engineers, technologists, real estate experts and asset and facility managers. Our work in delivering services is equally diverse—it includes construction and repairs to federal correctional facilities, RCMP facilities, research laboratories, border crossings, parks facilities, transportation facilities as well as office fit-up in owned and leased facilities. Providing design management, project management, site inspections, investigations, evaluations and attends site meetings for Correctional Services Canada (CSC) institutions, RCMP facilities and federal government project sites.

As a Marine Survey Supervisor you will be challenged in collecting hydrographic survey data and processing hydrographic survey data on a quick turnaround basis. You will supervise a highly trained team in a dynamic forward thinking environment.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (such as permanent, specified period or casual) based in Vancouver within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

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)

EDUCATION AND REGISTRATION:
Graduation with a Degree or a Diploma in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution. (Program should have had a minimum of 4 semesters and included a field survey component).

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: https://www.cicic.ca/

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent* experience in conducting Hydrographic Surveys using automated Hydrographic systems and software CARIS, QINSy.

Experience in the operation of multibeam hydrographic survey systems

Recent* experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D software

Recent* is defined as experience must be current within the last three (3) years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Hydrographic survey processes, concepts and methodologies (including but not limited to GPS surveying, coordinate systems, data collection, and data editing.)

COMPETENCIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Client Service – Level 1
Note: For more information on the Client Service Competencies, please see the following link: https://masource-mysource.spac-pspc.gc.ca/eng/services/rh-hr/carriere-career/competences-competencies/Pages/niveaux-service-client-levels.aspx

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification: Possession of a ticket to operate a 60 tonne vessel

Experience in the Supervision of Hydrographic Surveys

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment.

Placement of employees subject to current or future reorganization.

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to work overtime when required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Pre-placement and Periodic Health Evaluation
Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with possession of a valid driver’s license, within the limits of Treasury Board
Willingness and ability to travel using various modes of transportation such as float planes, and small survey vessels.

NOTE: Those selected must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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.