Data Management Technician

Important messages

ECCC 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.

Duties

• Examining, validating and assessing the quality of data / data products;
• Identifying and resolving data access and representation problems using established procedures and techniques;
• Recommending the development of new technical methodologies, techniques and procedures to improve data access, processing and representation;
• Testing new techniques and verifying the performance of tools and equipment, including software and hardware used for data collection, analysis/processing and representation;
• Developing and presenting recommendations for improvements including database structures, production/representation processes, quality control processes and procedures, and tools/equipment;
• Documenting new procedures;
• Analyzing data requests and data products from clients, partners and stakeholders, based on existing databases and information holdings;
• Searching databases and responding to client requests;
• Designing and developing data and computer product referencing and classification frameworks, and documenting procedures for the organization and accessibility of a broad variety of datasets, databases and other products;
• Consulting and providing technical advice to senior management, scientists, professionals, interest groups, suppliers or clients in response to written or verbal requests for interpretation, validity or accessibility of data and products.

Intent of the process

The intent of this anticipated staffing process is to fill a French essential position for a period of three years with the possibility of extension in the Quebec Region. A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff positions with various language requirements (French essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC) and security levels.

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)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (CEGEP) in a field relevant to the duties of the position, such as data management, geomatics, computer sciences OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in collecting, storing, processing and disseminating scientific and geospatial data in a variety of formats.
EX2: Experience using geographic information systems (including ArcGIS) to manage georeferenced data.
EX3: Experience providing technical support or training to users and/or developing step-by-step documents (e.g., tutorials) on geomatics tools and data management software.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
AB1: Ability to manage multiple priorities.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Maintain effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Exercise sound judgement
PS3: Demonstrate initiative

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:
AQ1: Experience using scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, VB.NET and SQL) to process data.
AQ2: Experience using GPS devices and preparing field data entry forms.
AQ3: Experience developing web GIS applications with ArcGIS Portal or ArcGIS Online.
AQ4: Experience creating dashboards and reports using tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
AQ5: Experience working with complex relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server).

Degree equivalency

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1- Willingness to work overtime when required, often on short notice.
2- Reliability and security: Security clearance Reliability.

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

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.

WRITTEN EXAM OR INTERVIEW: Based on their résumés and the responses to the criteria (Education, Experiences and Asset), candidates may then be considered for a written exam, interview or other types of assessment to determine how they meet the essential requirements.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test 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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score (in other words, establishing a higher threshold than the pass mark and selecting only the candidates who meet this threshold) and a top-down approach (in other words, establishing a maximum number of candidates who can proceed to the next assessment stage) may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.


Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail. The onus is on the applicant to inform the contact person indicated in the General Inquiries section of any changes to this e-mail address.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.