GIS Scientist

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Assessment accommodation

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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.

When answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your Education and Experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must provide concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE, and HOW you acquired each qualification. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

The GIS Scientist contributes to Marine Conservation Targets Program by conducting technical support activities for team members producing oil and gas resource assessment studies of sedimentary basins in Canada. They will work primarily in a GIS environment, providing advice on methods and techniques for enabling and manipulating geoscientific datasets and be responsible for data collection and archiving in geoscience repositories. They evaluate and integrate geophysical, geological, and geographic datasets and produce GIS-ready results in the form of maps, value-added geophysical and geological datasets, and their derivatives. They also provide scientific advice and information on geographic information systems data management to internal scientific staff. This is an entry-level position.

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 Calgary Division leads multidisciplinary geoscience and innovative laboratory-based research for the GSC and our partners, with a focus on Energy geoscience. We produce world-class geoscience that provide expert advice to inform sustainable energy and mineral development, environmental assessments, and land-use decisions. We operate state-of-the-art laboratory facilities that undertake collaborative research with GSC programs. We build strong relationships in the energy sector and with scientific partners across Canada, guided by a philosophy of co-development.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) temporary PC-02 position, until March 31, 2026; GIS Scientist, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary.

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the PC-02 group and level within the Geological Survey of Canada - Calgary Division, at Natural Resources Canada, with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements, various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), and for various conditions of employment.

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)

► Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Earth Science, geology, physical geography, or other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

► Experience managing geoscience information or data using data/information management tools.
► Experience using Geographic Information Systems such as ESRI ArcGIS 10x, or other ESRI products to manage data, prepare maps, and disseminate various geological products (e.g. maps, articles).
► Experience managing and manipulating geographical, geophysical, and geoscientific data generated for analysis and mapping of sedimentary basins.
► Experience using graphics and presentation software.

Note: Experience must have been achieved through a working environment or a postgraduate university program, and not simply through a course or an educational program; Co-op or internship work terms are included as work experience.

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

► Graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Earth Science, geology, physical geography, or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

► Experience in evaluating petroleum resources
► Experience in sedimentary basin analysis.
► Experience in sedimentary basin or petroleum system modelling.

Note: Experience must have been achieved through a working environment or a postgraduate university program, and not simply through a course or an educational program; Co-op or internship work terms are included as work experience.

► Willingness and ability to travel (within and/or outside Canada).
► Willingness to complete all training required at the Geological Survey of Canada-Calgary, such as safety training.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

► Knowledge of the functioning of geodatabases and Spatial Data Enterprise
► Knowledge of basic earth sciences.

► Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
► Ability to communicate effectively orally.
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

► Effective interpersonal relationships
► Collaboration
► Adaptability
► Judgement
► Attention to detail

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

► Knowledge of sedimentary basin analysis in marine settings.

► Ability to manage databases and analyze data using statistical methods.

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

Asset qualifications may be used in the screening or selection process. Therefore, candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset criteria for education and experience.

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 and a top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

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/.

You must provide proof of your education credentials when requested.

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 communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled. Rescheduling will only permitted for accommodation measures or for other exceptional/extenuating circumstances, to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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 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. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.