Chief Geologist, Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office

Important messages

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.

Assessment accommodation

Applications should be submitted directly via GC Jobs Website; however, those with circumstances that prevent them from apply online must contact the Staffing Advisor at the bottom of this advertisement prior to the closing date to discuss specialized accommodation.

If you would like to obtain the job advertisement translated in Inuktitut please contact the Staffing Advisor at the bottom of this advertisement prior to the closing date.

The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act, which is under review. Where possible, Indigenous Peoples is preferentially used.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

The ability to effectively communicate in writing may be assessed throughout your application (Résumé and answers to the screening questions).

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. Canada’s governments depend on geoscience to inform policy, manage the country’s landmass and develop its natural resources responsibly. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is the national organization for geoscientific information and research. Since 1842 the Geological Survey of Canada has produced cutting-edge, authoritative geoscience to support mineral exploration, climate change research, marine and coastal resilience, and natural hazards mapping. Our work supports decision-making in the mining and energy sectors, as well as national sovereignty, hazards risk management and more.

The Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office (CNGO) consists of expertise in geology, GIS and cartography and online data dissemination. The mandate of the office is to provide Nunavut with accessible geoscience information and expertise to support responsible resource exploration and development, responsible infrastructure development, and geoscience education, training and awareness. The office was established in 1999 and is a partnership between the Department of Economic Development and Transportation of the Government of Nunavut (GN-EDT), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is an ex-officio member of the CNGO Management Board that provides operational oversight for the office.

CNGO office: Located downtown Iqaluit close to restaurants and cafes. Workout or swim at lunch at the new Iqaluit pool and fitness centre. Experience short commute times to get to the office.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Iqaluit.

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the SE-REM group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), with various language requirements, various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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:
E1: Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification.

The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master’s or bachelor’s degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1 - Significant experience* in managing scientific research activities related to geoscience or geology or other scientific fields relevant to the position.
EX2 - Experience in the planning and managing of human** and financial*** resources.
EX3 - Experience in developing and delivering collaborative research initiatives with various partners or stakeholders.

*Significant experience is defined as approximately three (3) years.
**Managing human resources is defined as applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work, managed and assessed performance and ensured development and training needs of employees are met.
***Managing financial resources is defined as applicants must show evidence of managing and being accountable for a budget. This experience is defined as being responsible for sound financial planning, forecasting and reporting.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset experience:
AEX1 - Experience in leading the delivery of science or economic development activities, programs or services in the North.
AEX2 - Experience in working directly with First Nations, Métis, or Inuit organizations on scientific or economic development projects.
AEX3 - Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit Qaujimaningit (Inuit Culture and Values)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1 - Knowledge of the Nunavut agreement.

Key Leadership Competencies:
KLC1 – Create vision and strategy
KLC2 - Mobilize people
KLC3 - Uphold integrity and respect
KLC4 – Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
KLC5 – Promote innovation and guide change
KLC6 - Achieve results

Abilities:
A1 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal suitability
PS1 – Adaptability

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

Asset knowledge:
AK1 - Knowledge of the geology of Nunavut
AK2 - Knowledge of earth science issues relevant to Nunavut

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including overtime.
- Willingness and ability to travel when required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Medical Clearance: the candidate and dependents (includes spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

Other information

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 could be considered in priority.

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.

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

A written exam may be administered.
An interview may be conducted.
A reference may be sought.

Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.