Senior geomatic technician / Geomatic technician (2 streams)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard - Integrated Technical Services - Maritime and Civil Infrastructure in Canada seeks a Senior geomatic technician (EG-06) to lead and coordinate field surveying operations, validate and archive geomatics data, and oversee technical files for Coast Guard programs in Quebec City.

The role requires knowledge of geomatics fundamentals, GPS/Total Station tools, and drafting with AutoCAD or similar software; bilingual French is essential, with strong

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in geomatics, geodesy or surveying OR a university degree in geomatics OR an acceptable combination of education, training and (or) experience approved by the employer.
• Experience in topographic surveys or in geodesy or in mapping involving the use of GPS, Total Station, Level, etc.
• Experience in drafting technical documents and using Microsoft Office Suite software
• Experience in processing field data with specialized software such as LISCAD, AutoCAD, Infinity or equivalent
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and methods used in geomatics (legal surveying, geodesy, mapping) including satellite positioning, reference systems and databases.
• Knowledge of topographic and geodetic surveying using GPS, total station, levels
• Ability to communicate, adapt and solve problems, analyze and synthesize information and provide recommendations
• Ability to plan, execute, and supervise surveying operations while ensuring quality management of deliverables
• Uphold integrity and respect, work effectively with others, show initiative and be action-oriented
• Leadership

Responsibilities

• Carry out work in geomatics and participate in planning, organization and coordination.
• Collect, calculate, analyze, validate, disseminate and archive geomatics data in collaboration with senior technician.
• Help prepare files and documents for survey work as part of field surveys.
• Help choose methods and equipment for geodetic and technical surveys.
• Collect, verify and update data on infrastructure under Coast Guard programs.
• Maintain, adjust, calibrate and manage equipment and instrument inventory.

Job description

Senior geomatic technician / Geomatic technician (2 streams)

National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard - Integrated Technical Services - Maritime and Civil Infrastructure

Selection process number
26-DND-EA-CCG-674255

Salary
EG-05 annual salary: $78,909 to $99,200 ; EG-06 annual salary: $86,801 to $109,119

Level
EG-05,EG-06

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

Geomatic technician (EG-05) duties

• Carry out work related to various needs in geomatics and participate in the planning, organization and coordination of this work such as:
• Collect, calculate, analyze, validate, disseminate and archive data related to geomatics, in collaboration with the senior geomatics technician.
• Help prepare files and other documents required to carry out surveying work as part of field surveys.
• Help choose methods and equipment to be used to carry out geodetic and technical surveys according to requirements.
• Collect, verify and update technical and descriptive data on infrastructure covered by various Canadian Coast Guard programs.
• Maintain, adjust, calibrate, check and manage equipment and instrument inventory used in the geomatics sector.

Senior geomatic technician (EG-06) duties

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and completing work related to various geomatics requirements, such as:
• As part of field surveys, preparing files and other documents required for the completion of survey work.
• Identifying and selecting the method and tools to be used to complete geodesic and technical surveys based on requirements.
• Collecting, calculating, analyzing, validating, disseminating, and archiving data related to the various fields of geomatics.
• Gathering, verifying, and updating the technical and descriptive data of infrastructure under various programs of the Canadian Coast Guard.
• Planning and supervising the daily work of a field team.

Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process
The actual intent of this process is to fill one (1) EG-06 position on an indeterminate basis in Quebec city. A pool of EG-05 and EG-06 qualified candidates will be established through this process and will be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence across Canada.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below

EDUCATION (ALL STREAM)

• Post-secondary diploma in geomatics, geodesy or surveying OR a university degree in geomatics OR an acceptable combination of education, training and (or) experience approved by the employeur.

EXPERIENCE (ALL STREAMS)

• Experience in topographic surveys or in geodesy or in mapping involving the use of various equipment used in these specific fields such as GPS, Total Station, Level, etc.
• Experience in drafting technical documents and using Microsoft Office Suite software
• Experience in processing field datas with specialized softwares such as LISCAD, AutoCAD, Infinity or equivalent

Applied / assessed at a later date

SENIOR GEOMATIC TECHNICIAN (EG-06) ONLY

• Experience coordinating field surveying operations conducted by a team

KNOWLEDGE (ALL STREAMS)

• Knowledge of the fundaments and methods used in the fields of geomatics, such as legal surveying, geodesy and mapping (satellite positioning mode, vertical and horizontal reference systems, databases, etc.)
• Knowledge of topographic and geodetic surveying involving the use of various specialized equipment and software in these fields (such as GPS, total station, levels)

ABILITIES (ALL STREAMS)

• Ability to communicate
• Ability to adapt and solve problems
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information and provide recommendations

SENIOR GEOMATIC TECHNICIAN (EG-06) STREAM ONLY

• Ability to plan, execute, and supervise surveying operations while ensuring the quality management of deliverables

PERSONAL SUITABILITY (ALL STREAMS)

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

SENIOR GEOMATIC TECHNICIAN (EG-06) STREAM ONLY

• Leadership

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - French essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application

CERTIFICATION

• Valid drone pilot certificate
• Valid Small Vessels Operators Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the various programs and shore-based assets of the Canadian Coast Guard
• Knowledge of the navigable waterways in the St. Lawrence sector.

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.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. 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.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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.