Geomatics Technician

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Intent of the process

The process intent is to fill one geomatics technician positions for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Canadian Coast Guard in Quebec city.

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)

Collegial Study Diploma in Geomatics, Geodesy, or a University degree in Geomatics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
1- Field experience in the field of surveying. (one year minimum)
2- Experience in handling surveying equipment. (GPS, Total Station and level)
3- Experience in field data processing with specialized software.
4- Supervisory experience for field work.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of topographic surveys or geodesy involving the use of different tools in these particular fields (GPS, Total Station and Level).
- Knowledge in the processing of field data (topographic, GPS) with specialized software.
- Knowledge of GPS positioning modes.
- Knowledge of reference systems used in altimetry and planimetry.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to supervise a survey team.
- Ability to detect and analyze problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Judgment
- Interpersonal relationship
- Leadership

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

Experience in motorboat handling and/or navigation on the water.

KNOWLEDGE:
1- Knowledge of the various programs of the Department.
2- Knowledge of the sites belonging to the department.
3- Knowledge of different data processing software in the field of Geomatics.

Membership in one of the groups targeted by employment equity: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities could be taken into account in the appointment process.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1- Have a valid class 5 driver’s licence.
2- Valid medical examination according to the position to be filled.
3- Must be willing to travel by various modes of transportation.
4- To be willing to work overtime.
5- Ability climb towers up to 100 feet in height.

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 must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Only applications submitted via this portal will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. Instead, they are required to answer screening questions and provide the requested information through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) online portal. As such, applicants must clearly demonstrate with specific and concrete examples, in their answers, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information, and as such, will be eliminated from the selection process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. For foreign credentials, the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

A random selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A written examination may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.