Senior Geomatics Surveyor (Project Manager)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking a qualified land surveyor with professional Ontario licensure or eligibility to join the Real Property Services Branch. The role emphasizes legal surveying, geomatics project management, and delivering authoritative survey products.

Applicants should have a recognized geomatics-related degree and extensive experience with CADD or similar software, plus knowledge of provincial laws governing surveying and strong ethics and communication

Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or another Geomatics related field.
• Significant experience in legal surveying at a professional level.
• Experience using Geomatics type software such as CADD and computational software.
• Experience delivering Geomatics products and services.
• Experience in integrated control surveys.
• Experience in Geomatics Project Management.
• Experience in the supervision of Geomatics project management.
• Occupational Certification: member in good standing as a Professional Ontario Land Surveyor or eligible for membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide Geomatics project management and supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality legal surveying products consistent with professional standards.
• Stay current with Ontario laws and professional regulations affecting surveying.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Values and Ethics

Thinking Things Through

Leadership

Excellence Through Results

Client Service (level 1)

Education

Geomatics related degree

Tools

CADD

Computational software

Job description

Public Services and Procurement Canada- Real Property Services Branch

Closing date: March 31, 2027 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Selection process number
2026-SVC-HQ-EA-681388

Salary
$110,456 to $134,115

Level
EN-SUR-03

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

Work environment
We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians. At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process
The intent of this 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 (temporary and permanent) at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region.

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
The first extraction will take place on Monday, November 2, 2026, and additional extractions may be conducted as needed. The closing date may be extended.
Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.
You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. For candidates with an international degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

A member in good standing as a Professional Ontario Land Surveyor in the Cadastral discipline or another discipline as recognized by the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors.

Operational Requirements

Able and willing to travel on occasion
Holds a valid driver's license

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or another Geomatics related field.

Experience

• Significant* experience in legal surveying at a professional** level.
• Experience using Geomatics type software such as CADD and computational software.
• Experience in delivering Geomatics products and services.
• Experience in integrated control surveys.
• Experience in Geomatics Project Management.
• Experience in the supervision of Geomatics project management.

*Significant is defined as the depth of breadth of experience normally associated with performing legal surveying on a regular basis over approximately a 5 year period.
**Professional level is defined as work experience gained after having received a Land Survey accreditation.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Occupational Certification:
A member in good standing, or be eligible for membership* as a Professional Ontario Land Surveyor in the Cadastral discipline.
*Eligible is defined as holding a commission as a Cadastral Land Surveyor in another province and obtaining membership as an Ontario Land Surveyor within the 1 year probationary period.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the professional land survey disciplines recognized by the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS)
• Knowledge of Provincial (Ontario) laws (i.e. legislation, case law) pertaining to legal surveying
• Knowledge of modern geospatial technologies found within Geomatics
• Knowledge of project management

Competencies

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Values and Ethics
• Thinking Things Through
• Leadership
• Excellence Through Results
• Client Service (level 1)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Occupational Certification

An active member of the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors (ACLS)
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

• Experience in participating in Geomatics Committees or as part of an executive body of a Geomatics organization or other organization.
• Experience in Hydrography
• Experience in Geographic Information Management

Our commitment

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential. For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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.

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.

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.