Geodetic Engineer

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Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
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We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Candidates must respond to the screening questions by providing concrete examples which illustrate how they meet the essential and asset qualifications.

Duties

The Geodetic Survey Division provides authoritative reference values, products and services available online for the integration of precise positioning and gravity measurements into national standards. These products serve as the common foundation for all mapping, charting, navigation, boundary demarcation, crustal deformation, and other georeferencing needs in Canada.

As a member of a project team, the Geodetic Engineer conducts research or operational projects related to the maintenance and enhancement of the Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS), supporting activities related to one or more geodetic technologies such as: global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), altimetry, gravity, geoid modeling or control networks. Activities include: organizing and conducting data acquisition activities in the field or remotely; conducting mathematical evaluation and analysis of geodetic and gravimetric data; installation and/or maintenance of electronic data acquisition systems and instrumentation at remote locations across the country; providing technical input and support in the development and improvement of specialized geodetic methods, processes, and instrumentation and related software development; and providing technical advice and result interpretations to colleagues, clients, and management.

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 intent is to staff one (1) position on a permanent basis at the EN-SUR-02 group and level, located at 588 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON, with the possibility of other NRCan offices across Canada.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar IT positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual Imperative or Non-Imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC,CCC/CCC, etc.), locations and conditions of employment.

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)

► Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or other related field such as geodesy, geomatics, geophysics or earth sciences.

Degree equivalency

► Experience in the acquisition, analysis or distribution of geodetic data, achieved in a work or academic setting.

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

► Graduation with a Masters or Doctorate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in geomatics engineering or geodesy.
► Successful completion of undergraduate or graduate courses in geodesy.
► Successful completion of undergraduate or other courses in computer science.

Degree equivalency

► Willing and able to work overtime and on weekends occasionally.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

► Knowledge of the modern technologies that support the maintenance and improvement of geodetic reference frames
► Knowledge of products and services used for the integration of geodetic surveys

► Ability to automate processes for the acquisition, analysis and distribution of geodetic or related information.
► Ability to collaborate to resolve technical or operational issues.
► Ability to communicate effectively orally.
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

► Thoroughness
► Dependability
► Judgement
► Initiative

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

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

Information on employment equity

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, or women could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

► A valid 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

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.