Manager of operations - Canadian Section International Boundary Commission

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When you apply, you will be asked if you have the right to practice as a land surveyor in a Canadian jurisdiction. If you do not have the right to practice as a land surveyor in a Canadian jurisdiction then your application will be rejected and you need NOT go any further with this process.

However, if you have the right to practice as a land surveyor in a Canadian jurisdiction, then in addition to your on-line application, we ask that you prepare and submit a personal detailed narrative self-assessment or executive summary. This must clearly demonstrate how you meet each “essential qualification”, “asset qualification" and other qualifications that "may be needed for the job" as specified on this advertisement. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each essential and asset criterion (qualification) listed below as a heading and then provide clear and accurate details demonstrating your qualifications for that criterion.

For each qualification, where applicable, you should describe work-related examples explaining how you have demonstrated the specified qualification. The description of each event should focus on your role. You should describe, including detailed examples, how you meet all elements of each qualification; identify the context, the actions you undertook, and the results achieved.

In addition to your on-line application, your résumé (CV), your narrative self-assessment or executive summary will be used to evaluate your “ability to communicate effectively in writing”.

Please note that if you do not prepare and submit a complete narrative self-assessment or Executive Summary that clearly demonstrate how you meet each and every qualification, then your application may be rejected without further consideration.

SUBMIT YOUR NARRATIVE SELF-ASSESSMENT OR EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DIRECTLY TO NO LATER THAN THE CLOSING DATE MENTIONED ABOVE.

NB: YOU DO NOT NEED TO REPEAT ANY DETAILED INFORMATION PROVIDED IN YOUR NARRATIVE SELF-ASSESSMENT OR EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WITHIN YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.

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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.

Newly appointed employees may be eligible for up to $5,000.00 in relocation expenses in accordance with the Initial Appointees Relocation Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.html. Relocation expenses in excess of $5000.00 may be possible in some cases.

Duties

The Surveyor General Branch (SGB) https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geomatics/canada-lands-surveys/10780 is the Government of Canada Centre of expertise for land surveying, geodesy and the international boundary between Canada and the United States. SGB is comprised of three lines of business.

First, the Canadian Geodetic Survey provides the fundamental reference frame and standards for the measurement of latitude, longitude, elevation and gravity anywhere in Canada, and monitors motions of our continental land mass in support of geomatics and geoscience.

Second, the Surveyor General for Canada Lands provides the framework that identifies, documents, registers and protects boundaries and property rights for Canada Lands, which in turn provide boundary certainty that stakeholders can rely upon.

Third, the Canadian Section of the International Boundary Commission (IBC) http://www.internationalboundarycommission.org/ , in cooperation with its United States counterpart, maintains the land boundary between Canada and the United States and regulates the construction of works within three metres of the boundary.

The Surveyor General Branch delivers on these three business lines through offices situated in 11 different locations across Canada namely: Vancouver, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario; Québec, Québec; Amherst, Nova Scotia (for Atlantic Canada), Whitehorse, Yukon; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Iqaluit, Nunavut.

The Surveyor General Branch is undertaking a nationwide competition in order to find qualified candidates to fill the position of Manager of Operations of the Canadian Section of the International Boundary Commission (IBC) at the ENSUR 04 level. The work description for this position may be summarized as follows.

The Manager of Operations is responsible for the leadership and management of the Canadian Section of the International Boundary Commission (IBC). As a subject matter expert, provides advice on legal boundary issues to senior management. Liaises with key stakeholders such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Border Services, Land Owners, Municipalities and provincial governments. Provides senior level advice to the assistant-director—National Capital Region (NCR) and senior management respecting the operations of the Canadian Section of the IBC. The mandate of the IBC is to maintain the clear demarcation of the Canada/United States International Boundary and to regulate work within three metres of the boundary.

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

To fill one (1) indeterminate (permanent) ENSUR-04 position in SGB’s Ottawa Office, located at 588 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0Y7

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Narrative Self-Assessment or Executive Summary

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - candidates must meet each essential qualification to be considered for a position:

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
►A Canada Lands Surveyor’s commission and licence with the right to practice issued by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors or the right to practice as a land surveyor in any province in Canada.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS continued
Please note that even if these will be assessed at a later date, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet these within your narrative self-assessment or executive summary.

EXPERIENCE:
►A minimum of five (5) years experience planning and managing legal land survey or geomatics projects.
►A minimum of two (2) years experience managing human and financial resources.

KNOWLEDGE:
►Knowledge of trends, developments and emerging technologies in land surveying and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
►Knowledge of survey law and best practices in legal land surveying in the Canadian context.

ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:
►To provide strategic advice and guidance.
►To communicate effectively in writing.
►To communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
►Effective interpersonal relationships
►Analytical Thinking / Rationality
►Leadership

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

Please note that even if these qualifications will be assessed at a later date, if you think you meet these, then you must clearly demonstrate how within your narrative self-assessment or executive summary.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - Candidates MAY be required to meet one or more of the following qualifications to be considered for this ENSUR-04 position (NB: Candidates will not be disqualified from the process based on Asset Qualifications. Asset Qualifications may be used to distinguish between candidates that meet all Essential Qualifications listed above).

EDUCATION:
►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 geomatics, geodetic sciences or remote sensing.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
►A Canada Lands Surveyor’s commission and licence with the right to practice issued by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors.
►A certification providing the right to practice as a land surveyor in a provincial jurisdiction in Canada.

EXPERIENCE:
►Experience recommending and implementing policies, processes, systems or mechanisms applicable to land surveying.
►Experience in negotiating agreements for the provision of land surveying or geomatics services.
►Experience providing land surveying services in remote areas.

KNOWLEDGE:
►Knowledge of health and safety measures.
►Knowledge of the application of business-oriented approaches to plan and manage operations, services and resources.

ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:
►Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and divergent priorities.

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 making real change in our workplace. A change that is consistent with the social expectations to do better. To treat people fairly. To make a difference. To do more. At Natural Resources Canada, we strive for better. Better natural resource sustainability. Better processes and systems. Better innovation. Better people. We can’t be better without you and the uniqueness you offer. We are looking for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to strengthen our diversity. At Natural Resources Canada, we value these differences. We encourage, as part of your application or resume, to voluntarily highlight what makes you unique, by identifying if you are a member of an underrepresented group. If you are successful in this hiring process, this information could contribute to our hiring decisions.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
►Willing and able to travel within Canada and USA, including travel by car, rail and air
►Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.
►Willing and able to perform field work when required and receive the necessary training (ATV, CPR, Boat, health & safety etc.)
►Willing and able to work long periods of sustained attention to a computer screen.

Conditions of employment

►Reliability Status security clearance: This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
►Possession of a valid driver’s licence in Canada.
►Possession of a valid Passport and willing and able to travel to the United States of America.
►Medical clearance in accordance with Treasury Board Occupational Health Evaluation Standards for field work.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their references. Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/ .

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making the appointment.

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.