Geomatics Officer

Important messages

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Duties

Perk:
The opportunity to perform historical research and liaise with other Federal, Provincial and Municipal Government Departments, Ministries and Agencies when preparing the variety of Surveys that we have been involved in is an opportunity to share information and gain knowledge that private sector Surveyors may not have the capability of doing.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intent of this appointment process is to establish a fully assessed pool of qualified candidates. However, the results of this process may be used to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region.

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)

Successful completion of post secondary education at a recognized institution in Geomatics, engineering or related field

Degree equivalency

Experience in Geomatics with specialization in conducting legal land surveys.

Experience in the maintenance and use of land information systems

Experience in performing survey computations.

Experience in the use of CADD.

Experience using databases and spread sheets.

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

Member of a Geomatics organization such as: Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG), The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) or similar organization for more than 2 years

Experience using Geographic information systems (GIS).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of legal land surveying.
Knowledge of geo-spatial real property information
Knowledge of map projections.
Knowledge of datums.

Written communication
Oral communication
Client service (level 1)
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through

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

Knowledge of Ontario statutes related to Geomatics

Knowledge of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) regulations.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Able and willing to travel on occasion.

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.