Geoscience Collections Technologist

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Duties

Provides specialized technical services related to geoscience collections management. Supports the day-to-day management of collections materials and their associated documentation. Requires thorough knowledge and application of technical systems, standards and/or software. Work impacts the integrity of scientific outputs and collections quality. Applies established standard operating procedures and guidelines. Responds to client requests, facilitates access to collections materials, and resolves client issues.

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.

The Geological Survey of Canada is a part of the Lands and Minerals Sector of Natural Resources Canada. It is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation by acquiring, interpreting and disseminating geoscience information concerning Canada's landmass, including the offshore.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in Darmouth and determinate positions in Ottawa and Vancouver.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar 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 and/or Non-Imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.).

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with collection materials in a warehouse or lab facility.
Experience providing technical advice and information to clients, colleagues or supervisors.
Experience resolving technical issues.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of guidelines and standard operating procedures related to collection management.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Analytical skills.
Ability to execute and evaluate work standards, methods and procedures.

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Flexibility
Good Judgement
Detail Oriented

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

Post-secondary degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with scientific collections and data.
Experience preparing technical reports.
Experience applying health and safety guidelines, processes and procedures.
Experience conducting fieldwork in natural sciences field.

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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Pre-employment medical.
Willing and able to work in a warehouse environment, including ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift weight up to 20 kg.
Willing and able to work in the field and on board research vessels for extended periods.
Willing and able to work flexible hours and overtime as required.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.