Geospatial Analyst - Anticipatory

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Provides analysis and graphical representation of data in support of the Aquatic Ecosystems sector programs:(Fish and Fish Habitat Protection, Aquatic Invasive Species, the Marine Planning and Conservation, and the Species at Risk) as well as to the Fisheries and Harbours Management program.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff future permanent and/or term positions in Moncton (New Brunswick). The pool of qualified candidates may also be used to staff future similar positions in the Gulf Region.

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
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, biology, geomatics, remote sensing, GIS or some other science field relevant to duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in carrying out a number of concurrent research projects, studies, and/or investigations to achieve clearly-defined project or study objectives in geospatial analysis.
• Experience working with geospatial tools, or in data management, or in database management and reporting.

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

EDUCATION (ASSETS)
• Graduation with a degree in geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS)
• Experience in preparing and providing presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Experience using ESRI geospatial software suite in order to create maps and analyze ecological or socio-economic data.
• Experience customizing or automating geospatial processes.
• Experience designing, managing or implementing geospatial databases.
• Experience in the development of web mapping applications.

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

Various language requirements
English essential, French essential, Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB,
CBB/CBB, CBC/CBC).

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the purpose of at least one of the following laws:
• Fisheries Act;
• Species at Risk Act;
• Oceans Act.

ABILITIES
• Ability to use Geographic Information Systems and database software for geospatial information management and analysis.
• Ability to plan and complete assigned task with competing priorities and strict timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Showing initiative
• Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Able and willing to work overtime and to travel when required.
• Able and willing to conduct field work.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through the online screening questions. 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.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying on-line, please contact (902) 426-4698 or the toll free number at 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.
A situational exercise may be administered.

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

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

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education/occupational certificate credentials.

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

Candidates 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 (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.