Senior Geomatics Technologist

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Please note that your 'Ability to communicate effectively in writing' will be assessed through your CV and your responses in your application.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Duties

Produce and develop custom geomatics products (maps and plans). Using CAD and GIS packages, extract, compile, analyze, verify, and assemble digital data in map form. Participate in and help with the development, organization and execution of field campaigns related to field investigations, and/or legal surveys. Provide advice and generate reports by researching records, archives and databases. Analyze and respond to requests for information from the general public, First Nations, other government departments and land administrators, etc. Observe health and safety guidelines and procedures in work activities and the work site. Carry out administrative activities such as maintaining supply inventories, field equipment and fleet vehicles.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position at the EG-04 group and level, located at 5320, 122 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta and one (1) position at the EG-04 group and level, located at 365 Hargrave St., Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada at the EG-04 group and level with various tenures (determinate period or permanent). The language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual), the method to staff a bilingual position (imperative and/or non-imperative), and linguistic profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.) may vary, as well as security requirements (Reliability Status, Secret), conditions of employment and work locations.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - candidates MUST meet all essential qualifications related to the specific EG-04 position to be considered for a position:

► A diploma (at least 2-year program) as a Technician or Technologist in geomatics (or a related field) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
► An acceptable combination (minimum three years) of education and/or experience as a geomatics technician or geomatics technologist. Education does not need to be formal and could include on-the-job training that can be confirmed by a former or current manager.

Degree equivalency

► Experience processing geo-spatial data that has been collected from field surveys;
► Experience using CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) software for the creation of legal survey plans.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - candidates MAY be required to meet one or more of the following qualifications to be considered for a particular EG-04 position (NB: Candidates will not be disqualified from the process based on Asset Qualifications. Asset Qualifications may be used to distinguish between candidates that meet all Essential Qualifications listed above and below):

► Experience performing land survey field work.
► Experience using various software programs, including MSCad (MicroSurvey) and ESRI ArcGIS (10.6 minimum or Pro).
► Experience working with LiDAR data.
► Experience advising technical or professional personnel, clients or partners.

► Willing and able to work overtime and to adopt flexible work hours as required.
► Willing and able to do strenuous fieldwork.
► Willing and able to work long periods of sustained attention to a computer screen.
► Willing and able to travel within Canada.
► Willing and able to drive field vehicles, including trucks and all-terrain vehicles.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS continued - candidates MUST meet all essential qualifications related to the specific EG-04 position to be considered for a position:

► Knowledge of using CAD programs to produce a plan for legal surveys.

► Demonstrating integrity and respect.
► Effective interpersonal relationships.
► Ability to communicate effectively orally.
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

► Analytical Thinking
► Thoroughness
► Time Management

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS Continued - candidates MAY be required to meet one or more of the following qualifications to be considered for a particular EG-04 position (NB: Candidates will not be disqualified from the process based on Asset Qualifications. Asset Qualifications may be used to distinguish between candidates that meet all Essential Qualifications listed above and below):

► Knowledge of federal and provincial land surveying standards.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

We are committed to making real change in our workplace. A change that is consistent with the social expectations to do better. To treat people fairly. To make a difference. To do more.
At Natural Resources Canada, we strive for better. Better natural resource sustainability. Better processes and systems. Better innovation. Better people. We can’t be better without you and the uniqueness you offer. We are looking for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to strengthen our diversity. At Natural Resources Canada, we value these differences.
We encourage you to voluntarily highlight what makes you unique, by identifying if you are a member of an under-represented group. If you are successful in this hiring process, this information could contribute to our hiring decisions.

Conditions of employment

► Reliability Status security clearance.
► Pre-appointment medical clearance in accordance with the Treasury Board Occupational Health Evaluation Standard for Scientific Personnel – Field.
► Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
► All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their references. Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification. 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/.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making selections from the qualified pool.

Preference

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.