Dredging Operations Officer (Stream 1) and Project Officer, Hydrographic Data Processing (Stream 2)

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Assessment accommodation

EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE TO JANUARY 11, 2021 11H59 p.m.

***THIS PROCESS MAY ALSO BE USED TO STAFF SIMILAR POSITIONS WITHIN PUBLIC SERVICES AND PROCUREMENT CANADA.***

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your response to each question. We recommend that you describe your experience in precise terms and ensure that you provide enough detail to give the selection board members a clear understanding. Your résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate your answers. Lack of examples and detail may result in your application being rejected as the selection board will have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the criteria.

Duties

DREDGING OPERATIONS OFFICER (STREAM 1)
Reviews and establishes an annual program of bathymetric surveys required in regional waterways (including the survey to determine the state of the St. Lawrence River) and issues associated navigational warnings to inform boaters of obstacles to navigation.

Plans and develops an annual regional program to monitor various types of contracted dredging work.

Prepares plans and cost estimates for contracted dredging work in accordance with technical and environmental requirements, and orders services from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Coordinates, monitors and conducts quality control of contracted dredging services with Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) bathymetric survey project managers, the PSPC contract administrator and contractors.

Analyze and approve various bathymetric plans and volumes of materials to be dredged and paid for; approve dredging in phases and recommend payment.

Acts as a dredging advisor to sector leads, PSPC representatives and contractors; leads meetings and working groups; conducts various analyses and special case studies; formulates advice and recommendations; represents and defends the interests of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) in relation to surveys carried out, dredging volumes, timelines, amounts paid and operating methods, in the resolution of disputes, which are frequent.

PROJECT OFFICER, HYDROGRAPHIC DATA PROCESSING (STREAM 2)
Processes, quality controls and manages hydrographic data and develops plans based on these data to ensure the safety of boaters (by notifying them of the presence of shoals) and to ensure that maintenance dredging is carried out, primarily in the St. Lawrence River Seaway (between Île aux Coudres and Montreal) and the Great Lakes connecting channels.

Gathers, analyzes, categorizes, processes and disseminates bathymetric data properly in the form of statistics, weekly and monthly progress reports, and final reports.

Assesses the volumes of dredged materials, participates in the development and implementation of standards of operation and levels of services offered by the division and participates in the development and launch of new hydrographic data processing and management software that meets the division’s very specific needs.

Visits the sounding vessels to improve processes for collecting, sharing and processing hydrographic data.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill the positions of Dredging Operations Officer and Project Officer, Hydrographic Data Processing, on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions within the CCG that have various tenures as well as varying security clearance requirements and linguistic profiles.

This process may also be used to staff similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Post-secondary degree or diploma specializing in civil engineering, geomatics or a related field, or a combination of training and experience relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
ALL STREAMS
- Significant experience* in developing plans for marine work, geomatics, hydrographic surveys or mapping, involving the use of various tools in these fields.

- Experience preparing project management documents, e.g. statements of work, requests for proposals, service agreements and submissions of deliverables.

*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of 2 years, which will be evaluated based on the variety and complexity of the tasks performed, the level of responsibility of the candidate as well as the type of projects, the number and level of stakeholders.

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

EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1 - DREDGING OPERATIONS OFFICER
- Experience managing projects relevant to the duties of the position.

STREAM 2 - PROJECT OFFICER, HYDROGRAPHIC DATA PROCESSING
- Experience using bathymetric data processing software, e.g. the CARIS Base Editor or Bathy DataBASE, ArcGIS or QGIS.

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

Various language requirements
French essential
Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
STREAM 1 - DREDGING OPERATIONS OFFICER
- General knowledge of project management principles.

STREAM 2 - PROJECT OFFICER, HYDROGRAPHIC DATA PROCESSING
- Knowledge of principles and practices used in geomatics and nautical charting.

ABILITIES
ALL STREAMS:
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to communicate in writing
- Ability to analyze, solve technical and operational problems, and make recommendations
- Ability to provide service to clients – 1st Level

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
ALL STREAMS
- Judgment
- Autonomy
- Effective interpersonal skills.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Dependent on the position to be filled:
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s licence or the capacity to travel using a valid unrestricted driver’s licence
- Willing and able to work overtime
- Willing and able to travel on short notice
- Willing and able to work on various CCG assets, including helicopters, small watercraft and vessels
- Willing and able to work weekends and evenings on short notice
- Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment and CSA-approved footwear
- Willing and able to work in adverse conditions such as those found in the marine environment
- Willing to wear the CCG uniform when required
- Maintain a valid Health Canada Category III Medical for Scientific Field Personnel.

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

References may be checked.

An interview may be conducted.

A written exam may be administered.

You must provide proof of your original education credentials if requested.

We intend to communicate with candidates by email and/or via the applicant’s account on www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some systems block these types of emails).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.