EG-06 - Senior Data Specialist – Site Infrastructure

Employment and Social Development Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Pension plan

Leave entitlements

Job summary

National Defence in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Specialist – Site Infrastructure to oversee and ensure the quality of the foundation spatial data for the digital built environment, and to support data acquisition, validation, and information services to property stakeholders.

You will help implement a modern spatial data environment based on open data principles, create RP technical standards, and support deployment of spatial applications for information management.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a geomatics-related technology field.
• An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or work experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the quality and integrity of the foundation DND spatial data for the digital built environment, support data acquisition and validation activities, and provide information services to RP stakeholders.
• Support and advise on the technical implementation of a modern spatial data environment based on the principles of open data.
• Create RP technical standards and guides, and log / develop business requirements.
• Support the deployment of specialized spatial applications needed for RP information management.

Skills

Geospatial data management

Open data practices

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary geomatics program

Alternative: secondary + 10 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

GIS

CAD

BIM

ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

EG-06 - Senior Data Specialist – Site Infrastructure

National Defence

Selection process number 26-DND-EA-NAST-558527

Salary $86,801 to $109,119

Level EG-06

Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visitNational Defence .

Duties

• Oversee and ensure the quality and integrity of the foundation DND spatial data for the digital built environment, support data acquisition and validation activities, as well as provide information services to real property (RP) stakeholders
• Support and advise on the technical implementation of a modern spatial data environment based on the principals of open data.
• Create RP technical standards and guides, and log / develop business requirements
• Support the deployment of specialized spatial application needed for RP information management

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

What do we offer? At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You'll enjoy:

• A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
• Opportunities for advancement
• A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

In line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence has adopted a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 4 days each week, or 80% of their regular schedule. Some positions may require full-time on-site presence.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis. A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled

2

Conditions of employment

Operational Requirements

• Must be willing and able to occasionally travel to perform their job.

You need (essential for the job)

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a geomatics-related technology field, such as, but not limited to:
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology
  • Architectural Technology
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Or another specialty relevant to the position being staffed
• An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or work experience may also be considered. *Acceptable combination is defined as completion of secondary school and ten (10) years' work experience in a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience creating and editing building and geomatics data at a national/corporate level (vice local), supporting an enterprise system of record
• Experience using Microsoft 365 software and spatial software suites (such as GIS - Geographic Information System, CAD - Computer Aided Design, BIM - Building Information Modeling, etc.)
• Experience using or applying open geospatial standards
• Experience providing engineering support services for managing horizontal assets throughout their life cycle
• Experience documenting Business Requirements and converting these requirements into an effective project action plan

Applied / assessed at a later date

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Communication

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T) or Technologue Professionnel (T.P.) Designation
• Certified Technician (C. Tech) Designation
• Project Management Certificate (PMP)

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience using cloud-based collaboration platforms (such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise) and tools (such as BIM 360 documents)
• Experience working with the Real Property Spatial Data Warehouse system of record

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

• The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
• As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.