** AMENDMENT** Officer of Hydrographic Data Management

Update: Please note: This poster has been extended until August 25th, 2023.

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Duties

Processes, quality controls and manages hydrographic data and develops plans based on these data to ensure the safety of mariners (by notifying them of the presence of shoals) and to ensure that maintenance dredging is carried out in the St. Lawrence Seaway, more specifically the Great Lakes connecting channels.

Gathers, analyzes, categorizes, processes and disseminates bathymetric data properly in the form of statistics, weekly and monthly progress reports, and final reports.

Assesses the volumes of dredged materials, participates in the development and implementation of standards of operation and levels of services offered by the division and participates in the development and launch of new hydrographic data processing and management software that meets the division’s very specific needs.

Assist in developing dredging plans and specifications, monitoring the work and environmental impacts, and assessing the volumes of dredged material.

Implement and develop projects to improve and optimize the waterways in the assigned region.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position for a specified period in Sarnia. Optionally, the duties of the position could be performed in a determinate way from the Burlington office, subject to confirmation of office space availability.

Qualified candidates will be placed in a pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future. The work location, tenure, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.

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)

Post-secondary degree or diploma specializing in geomatics, in civil engineering, or a related field, or a combination of training and experience relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Significant experience* in developing plans for marine work, geomatics, hydrographic surveys or mapping, involving the use of various tools in these fields.

Experience preparing project management documents, e.g. statements of work, requests for proposals, service agreements and submissions of deliverables.

* Significant experience is defined as a minimum of 1 year (12 months), which will be evaluated based on the variety and complexity of the tasks performed, the level of responsibility of the candidate as well as the type of projects, the number and level of stakeholders.

Knowledge of principles and practices used in geomatics and nautical charting.

- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to communicate in writing
- Ability to analyze, solve technical and operational problems, and make recommendations
- Ability to provide service to clients

- Judgment
- Autonomy
- Effective interpersonal skills.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Experience using bathymetric data processing software, e.g. the CARIS Base Editor or Bathy DataBASE, ArcGIS or QGIS.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s licence or the capacity to travel using a valid unrestricted driver’s licence
- Willing and able to work overtime during the operations season (May 1st to December 1st). Approximately 2 times a month, 2 hours at a time.
- Willing and able to travel on short notice (Approximately 3 to 4 times a year)
- Willing and able to work on various CCG assets, including helicopters, small watercraft and vessels
- Willing and able to work weekends and evenings on short notice
- Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment and CSA-approved footwear
- Willing and able to work in adverse conditions such as those found in the marine environment
- Willing to wear the CCG uniform when required

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.