Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

📌The PC-02 incumbent will work under the direction of a team lead where they will be responsible for supporting scientific or technical projects using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in conjunction with other analytical tools. This work will involve the processing and analysis of various datasets collected in the freshwater and marine environments to advance departmental priorities and mandates.

📌The PC-03 incumbent will take strategic direction from management and will function in a team or program-lead role. With more in-depth Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience, and as a lead, the individual will be expected to direct research activities or technical projects that will be largely focused on GIS and spatial analysis.

Work environment

🥇Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard are unique and inspiring workplaces, where our people are valued members of a team committed to serving Canada. We were recognized as one of the country’s ''Top Employers'' in 2021.

🚢Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the federal lead for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries, oceans and freshwater resources. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology. We help ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. Every day, thousands of dedicated employees work to safeguard Canada’s oceans, lakes, rivers and aquatic resources. Our staff make a difference in the lives of Canadians and bring a range of skills and experience to the work they do.

🌞In the Newfoundland and Labrador region of DFO, we are committed to supporting the mental health and wellness of our employees through our own Wellness Network, our Respectful Workplace Committee and our Social Committee

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be established to fill PC-02 and PC-03 positions in the Newfoundland and Labrador region of DFO/CCG on a temporary or permanent basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

🎓Essential Education required for both PC-02 and PC-03:
✔️Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization* in geography, earth science, environmental sciences or some other science relevant to the position.
*The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

👉Essential Experience required for both PC-02 and PC-03
If you are interested in applying for either the PC-02 or PC-03, you must meet the following essential experience factors:

✔️Minimum 2 years’ experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

✔️Experience working on scientific or technical projects

✔️Experience in data processing, analysis and interpretation

✔️Experience in researching and evaluating scientific or technical literature

✔️Experience in performing data quality assurance/control

✔️Experience in contributing to scientific papers, reports, or technical documents

👉Essential Experience required for PC-03 Only
If you are interested in applying for the PC-03 only, you must meet all the above factors, in addition to the following factors below:

✔️Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

✔️Experience leading and conducting scientific or technical projects

✔️Experience in developing or adapting methodologies or techniques for data analysis

✔️Experience in preparing or writing scientific papers, reports, or technical documents

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

⭐Key Leadership Competencies required for both PC-02 and PC-03:
✔️Uphold Integrity and Respect
✔️Achieve results

⭐Key Leadership Competencies required for PC-03 Only:
✔️Create Vision and Strategy
✔️Mobilize People
✔️Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
✔️Promote Innovation and Guide Change

🔍Abilities required for both PC-02 and PC-03:
✔️Ability to communicate effectively in writing
✔️Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

👉Asset Qualifications

🎓Asset Education:
✔️Post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution program, with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis, or another acceptable specialization in relation to the duties of the position

Degree equivalency

👉Asset Experience:

✔️Experience in database design, data integration or query programming

✔️Experience in the development or deployment of online data products or applications

✔️Experience in using current computer programming or scripting languages (such as but not limited to R, Matlab, or Python)

✔️Experience in collecting data (e.g. field work, at-sea, or client engagement activities)

✔️Experience in conducting field work or going to sea aboard small or large vessels

✔️Experience in conducting multi-disciplinary studies in science or other relevant fields

✔️Experience liaising or collaborating or working cooperatively with clients, industry, stakeholder groups, or international members of the larger scientific community

✔️Experience in working in metadata and/or geospatial standards

✔️Experience providing advice and recommendations to peers, managers, or clients on the conduct, methodologies, or findings of scientific projects and investigations

✔️Experience in developing or delivering presentations

✔️Experience in video or photo analysis in support of scientific research or technical analyses

📌Organizational Needs:
At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, diversity is our strength. In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of more of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous Persons, Person with a Disability and/or a Visible Minority.

👉Operational Requirements:
✔️Overtime, as required
✔️Valid Driver’s License

Conditions of employment

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.