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Geomatics Officer

Reference Number
SVC22J-016439-000161

Selection Process Number
2022-SVC-ATL-EA-431290

Organization
Public Services and Procurement Canada

Year
2022-2023

Days Open
18

Classification
EG04

City
St. John's

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
35

Employment Equity
10 (28.6%)

Screened out
23 (65.7%)

Screened in
12 (34.3%)

Applicant Submissions (35)

Employment Equity 28.6% 10

Screened Out 65.7% 23

Screened In 34.3% 12

Employment Equity(10)

Women 17.1% 6

Visible minority 0% 0

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 0% 0

French 0% 0

Status

Citizens 88.6% 31

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Geomatics Officer

Reference number: SVC22J-016439-000161
Selection process number: 2022-SVC-ATL-EA-431290
Public Services and Procurement Canada - Professional and Technical Services
St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador)
EG-04
$63,720 to $77,523

For further information on the organization, please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada

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Self-declaration: Want to learn more?

Closing date: 15 August 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Update: Please note, this advertisement has been extended until Monday, August 15, 2022.

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!

At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

📢 WHEN YOU APPLY:

Ensure you answer all the screening questions. Screening questions and your résumé will be the first pieces of information we’ll see about you, so be sure to highlight your achievements, be clear about your experience and education and be specific about roles you've occupied, projects you’ve worked on.

Your application will include assessment questions. The questions will assess the following competencies: Thinking Things Through, Showing Initiative and Being Action-oriented, and Client Service – Level 1. Your response should include concrete examples demonstrating how you meet each competency.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
- five diversity networks;
- a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
- a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
- an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
- an Accessibility Office and;
- a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada with various tenures, various language requirements various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various 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)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree or a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Geomatics, Cartography, Geography, or in an acceptable related discipline such as Engineering, Physical Sciences, Nautical Science or Remote Sensing.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience using Computer Aided Drafting software (e.g. AutoCAD).

Experience in the acquisition of hydrographic data with sophisticated echo sounder systems.

Experience in bathymetric data processing and production of related drawings or reports.

Experience providing geomatics services in support of marine construction or safe navigation.

Experience working in a marine environment such as Hydrography, Oceanography, or similar.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Client Service - Level 1

ABILITIES

Ability to effectively communicate in writing
Ability to effectively communicate orally
Ability to organize workload and establish priorities

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work in and around construction sites, wharf sites and remote locations.
Requirement to wear and maintain safety footwear, and personal protective equipment.
Requirement to work on land or at sea for prolonged periods of time and at times in adverse weather conditions.
Willingness to travel frequently by car, boat or plane for short or long periods of time.
Willingness to work overtime.
Willing and able to attend training required for field operations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Provincial Driver’s License OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license, within the limits of Treasury Board Policy.

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

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
-You are encouraged to apply online via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” above.
-You must meet all essential qualifications to be qualified. Asset qualifications, under the "other qualifications" sections, are not essential, but may be deciding factors at any stages of the process.
- When communicating with us, you may use the official language (English or French) of your choice.
-We will be reaching out via email. You must include a valid email address in your application. Be sure to check your spam folder.

PROCESS INFORMATION:
-All communication during the process may be used to evaluate you.
-Various assessment tools may be used.

PROOF OF EDUCATION:
-You must provide proof of your education credentials.
-Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.
-Foreign certificates and/or diplomas must be assessed against Canadian education standards. The federal public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, determined by a recognized credential assessment service.
-The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations.
-You can access the CICIC website at: https://www.cicic.ca/. This website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.
-Original diplomas, degrees or certified transcripts may be required and must be presented upon request.

General questions on how to apply online:
Toll-free: 1-888-780-4444
TTY/TDD: 1-800-465-7735

Advertisements over the phone (jobs open to the public)
Toll-free: 1-800-645-5605

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.

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