Geodesist and Senior Geodesist/Geomatics Specialist and Senior Geomatics Specialist

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Duties

EN-SUR-02 Geodesist ( Stream 1): As a member of a project team, organize and conduct activities related to the development and operation of geodetic techniques or methods as they relate to Hydrography, Marine Navigation and other geospatial activities undertaken by the department.

EN-SUR-03 Senior Geodesist (Stream 2): Provide scientific knowledge and technical expertise to senior management. Represent the government of Canada in national committees and provide expertise in geodesy related to Maritime Limits and Boundaries.

EN-SUR-02 Geomatics Specialist ( Stream 3): Provide expert advice on the management and processing of hydrographic geomatics data.

EN-SUR-03 Senior Geomatics Specialist ( Stream 4): Support Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) through continued development of the Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure via geo-spatial database management including design and architecture, metadata, data dictionary management and data quality control analysis. Conducts analysis and implementation of new tools, systems and processes in data transformation for the creation and updating of MSP products, as well as provides expert technical advice to MSP partners on data formats, standards, specifications, software and applications.

Work environment

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is part of the Science sector of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

CHS vision is to be a world leader and leader in hydrography, a proactive and reliable supplier of geospatial hydrographic services, and a strong partner in the development and application of ocean technology. The CHS office in Ottawa has more than fifty employees and works in close collaboration with the 5 other CHS offices: St. John’s (NL), Dartmouth (NS), Mont-Joli (QC), Burlington (ON) and Sidney (BC) as well as with various government departments.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to staff two positions

However, a list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various language requirements, tenures and security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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:
Steam 1 and 2
EN-SUR-02 and EN-SUR-03- Geodesist and Senior Geodesist
◌ 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 geodesy and geodetic sciences.

Stream 3 and 4
EN-SUR-02 and EN-SUR-03- Geomatics Specialist and Senior Geomatics Specialist
◌Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in geomatics, Geographic Information System (GIS), geography, engineering, earth sciences, physics, geology or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Stream 1, EN-SUR-02 Geodesist
◌ Approximately 2 years or more of experience in geodetic, cadastral or geophysical data acquisition and/or analysis.

Stream 2, EN-SUR-03 Senior Geodesist
◌ Approximately 5 years or more of experience designing and developing geodetic and/or geophysical solutions and providing advice to senior management.

Stream 3, EN-SUR-02 Geomatics Specialist
◌ Approximately two years or more of experience in the acquisition and / or analysis of geomatics data, database management, dissemination of geomatics data.

Stream 4, EN-SUR-03 Senior Geomatics Specialist
◌ Approximately two years or more of experience in geomatics project management and conception and providing advice to senior management.

Stream 3 and 4, EN-SUR-02 and EN-SUR-03 Geomatics Specialist and Senior Geomatics Specialist
◌ Experience in working with scientific data and data management standards and specialized scientific applications.
◌ Experience in using a GIS systems for data dissemination.

All streams
◌ Experience in providing professional expertise and guidance on technical and/or engineering issues.
◌ Experience in designing and preparing technical guidance documents for clients and users.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:

EDUCATION:
◌ Master’s Degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
◌ Experience leading or coordinating working groups.
◌ Experience in preparing and managing contracts.
◌ Experience applying least-squares estimation methods to geodetic measurements.
◌ Experience processing precise GNSS data with scientific software.

KNOWLEDGE:
◌ Knowledge of S-111/S-121 standards.
◌ Knowledge of the Oceans Act and the Canada Shipping Act and related regulations, in particular with respect to Maritime Limits and Boundaries (i.e. Law of the Sea, etc.).

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

Various language requirements
◌ English or French essential
◌ Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC
◌ Bilingual non-imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
EN-SUR-02 and EN-SUR-03 Geodesist and Senior Geodesist
◌ Knowledge of precise georeferencing concepts like datum and projection .
◌ Knowledge of the methods and practices for geodetic or geophysical data analysis.

Stream 3 and 4, EN-SUR-02 and EN-SUR-03 Geomatics Specialist and Senior Geomatics Specialist
◌ Knowledge of metadata and/or geospatial standards.
◌ Knowledge of Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) or The Federal Geospatial Platform (FGP).

ABILITY:
EN-SUR-02 and EN-SUR-03 Geodesist and Senior Geodesist
◌ Ability to develop and implement solutions for processing and combining geodetic and related data.

All streams
◌ Ability to identify issues, synthesize information from various sources and communicate effectively in plain language.
◌ Ability to coordinate projects.
◌ Ability to communicate effectively orally.
◌ Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
◌ Ability to work in a team environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
All streams
◌ Initiative
◌ Judgement
◌ Adaptability
◌ Reliability

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
◌ Willingness and ability to work overtime (evenings and weekends).
◌ Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

◌ Security: Various security clearances, depending on the position being staffed: Reliability, and Secret.
◌ Other conditions of employment may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

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

Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

►COMMUNICATIONS WITH CANDIDATES:

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, sending invitations for written tests and interviews, etc.).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

It is to be noted that it is your responsibility to ensure that, during the life of this selection process, you communicate any changes related to your telephone number or e-mail address. Failure to do so might exclude you from the selection process.

► ASSESSMENT STRATEGY:

A written examination and an interview will be administered, and reference checks will be sought.

► PROOF OF EDUCATION:

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates educated outside of Canada must have their certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on “Degree equivalency” in the Education section.

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.