Reference Number
DOE21J-021142-000366
Selection Process Number
21-DOE-PNR-EA-406675
Organization
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Year
2021-2022
Days Open
21
Classification
PC02
City
MULTIPLE
Type
External
Total
46
Employment Equity
26
(56.5%)
Screened out
20
(43.5%)
Screened in
26
(56.5%)
Employment Equity 56.5% 26
Screened Out 43.5% 20
Screened In 56.5% 26
Women 34.8% 16
Visible minority 28.3% 13
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 71.7% 33
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
A qualified pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff this position and similar positions on an acting, term or indeterminate basis.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.
Experience:
Experience designing and producing geospatial products to support clients’ needs.
Experience compiling, integrating and documenting multiscale geospatial data.
Experience working with and conducting quality control for *large and **complex geospatial databases.
Experience supporting geospatial analysis (example: spatial statistics and spatially explicit modelling).
*“Large” means databases with greater than 100,000 records
**“Complex” means databases with many variables, complex relationships and dependencies between those variables, and complex data structures (ex. sound recordings, satellite imagery, aerial photography).
Asset Education:
Graduation with an advanced degree (Masters, Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Asset Experience:
Experience working on the development and implementation of open standards (example: open geospatial standards or other).
Experience in the analysis of geospatial data pertaining to wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
Experience working effectively with Indigenous communities and governments, federal/territorial government departments, regulators, environmental non-government organizations, or industry on environmental protection or wildlife issues.
Experience with the coding language and performing analysis within R Studio.
Experience manipulating and querying data within Microsoft Access databases.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
Knowledge of geospatial analysis and mapping theories
Knowledge of ESRI GIS software
Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities
Personal Suitability:
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
Thinking Things Through
Working Effectively with Others
Organizational Needs:
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable representation and distribution of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian workforce.
Reliability Status security clearance
Conditions of employment may include some or all of the following:
•Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends on occasion
•Willing and able to travel within Canada, including travel to remote locations in Nunavut
•Possess a valid driver’s license
•Willing and able to obtain a Health Canada Health Declaration for Isolated Posts
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
WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS ON-LINE.
Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line: Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application. Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Should you be unable to apply on-line or you are unable to access PSRS for any reason, please submit your application, quoting the Selection Process Number, to the application contact listed on the poster on or before the closing date.
CANDIDATES THAT DO NOT APPLY ONLINE MUST PREPARE A COVER LETTER on how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates must use each of the education and experience criteria as a header. Under each corresponding header you must write no more than 500 words that state exactly how you meet the education and experience factors. You must state clearly where and when you obtained the education and experiences, including the educational institution, and by identifying the employer(s) or organization(s) where you obtained the required experience factors, as well as concrete examples demonstrating your experiences. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being rejected. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the ASSET by using the same format. For this part of the screening process, resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the essential experience listed in the cover letter.
Additional allowances will be provided for these positions in accordance with the National Joint Council's Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. More detailed information can be found at the following link: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.
You may also be eligible for the Northern residents deductions when you file your tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency. More information can be found at the following link: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns248-260/255/menu-eng.html.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Please provide concrete examples of how you meet each essential education and experience qualification. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process. Your resume will be used to confirm the information provided. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered.
Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants 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. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.