Survey Technician

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. education and experience) by answering online screening questions. You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. **NOTE: some of the screening questions have a specified word limit; any information provided beyond this specified word limit will not be considered.

Duties

As a Survey Technician you will be responsible for collection and processing of Legal, topographic data under the direction of the survey supervisor, Regional Land Surveyor.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

For the fourth year in a row, Public Services and Procurement Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a Diploma in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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
*Significant experience participating in Topographic surveys, Legal surveys, including the operation of Robotic Total Stations, GPS.
Experience in the processing of collected survey data using Survey Software packages (such as but not limited to, Civil 3D, Trimble Business centre)

*Significant will be evaluated in regard to amount, complexity and diversity of work handled, and level of autonomy demonstrated. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of geomatics concepts such as Field Survey Methodology (including but not limited to Traversing, level loops, static and Real Time Kinematic GPS surveying), Coordinate systems and drone procedures.

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)

Graduation with a Degree in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Experience in Underground Infrastructure

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment.
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 - Reliability and Security:

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 work in remote sites with rugged terrain.
Willingness and ability to travel in various modes of transportation such as float planes, helicopters, and small 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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. experience) by answering online screening questions. You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties.

**NOTE: some of the screening questions have a specified word limit; any information provided beyond this specified word limit will not be considered. Any additional information can be provided on your resume.

On your resume, for each of the essential qualifications (i.e. experience) one effective approach would be to write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM (PSRS) VIA WWW.JOBS.GC.CA. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL OR MAIL. If you have any health or physical limitations preventing you from applying on-line, you are asked to contact or 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.