Geospatial Data Services Technician

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English Essential and an RCMP Top Secret security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles, including bilingual positions, and various RCMP security clearances.

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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:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) college diploma or graduate certificate or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience providing geo-technical advice to clients, partners, or professional staff.
Recent* experience in the production of both hardcopy and digital geomatics products.
Recent* experience with ESRI software for mapping and analyzing georeferenced data (such ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online)

*The term “recent” experience is defined as activities normally within the last 4 years.

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

ASSET EXPEIRENCE:
GIS experience working within a government department and/or agency.
Experience with ArcGIS Web AppBuilder.
Experience performing geoprocessing and manipulation of geospatial datasets using programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
Experience with integrating ESRI products/services into third party applications.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of methods used to manage the lifecycle of geospatial and non-geospatial datasets.
Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise systems, including ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online
Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL
Knowledge of methods of implementing GIS quality assurance/control programs or procedures.

ABILITIES:
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to use computers and printing plotters.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Flexibility
Teamwork
Attention to detail

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - RCMP Top Secret security clearance: All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.

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

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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.