Senior Surveyor, Yukon Region

Employment and Social Development Canada; Whitehorse; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Canada- Lands and Minerals Sector - Surveyor General Branch in Whitehorse invites applications for an indeterminate EN-SUR-03 Surveyor General role. The position requires consulting with government bodies, preparing cadastral proposals, and overseeing project contracts in the Yukon.

The successful candidate will provide professional survey advice, liaise with clients, and ensure compliance with Canada Lands Survey System.

Job description

Natural Resources Canada- Lands and Minerals Sector - Surveyor General Branch

Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-LMS-682210

Location
Whitehorse(Yukon)

Salary
$110,456 to $134,115-This position is entitled to an additional allowance per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. Vacation Travel Assistance may also be provided. For more information, please consult the information link at the end of this advertisement.

Level
EN-SUR-03

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

Duties
Consulting with officials of clients such as Government of the Yukon, Aboriginal Affairs, Parks Canada, and First Nations to determine their survey, needs, to explain products and services available from or through the Surveyor General Branch.Investigating and research (in the field and in the office) survey projects requested by clients to determine the necessity, nature and amount of work involved and, preparing proposals for cadastral related projects, including schedules, deliverables, costs, and methods of completion.Preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP's) detailing technical specifications, developing assessment criteria and assessing bids, and making a recommendation in the case of multiple bidders.Conducting monitoring of progress on projects, including on-site inspections, providing reports to clients, mediating agreement on modifications to the terms of the project, reviewing contract returns for compliance with contract specifications, and recommending payments.Negotiating Memoranda of Understanding with clients for the provision of survey services, detailing the specific products and services to be provided for, and submitting the proposed agreement to the Regional Manager for review.
Issuing Survey Instructions and reviewing survey plans in accordance with legislation and agreements. Working with the Yukon Land Titles Office staff and registry system.Providing professional survey advice to clients, land surveyors, lawyers, and others on the Canada Lands Surveys and provincial systems, on present and historical survey practices, and interpretation of survey evidence in resolving boundary disputes, including making visits to sites of trespass or dispute, and proposing solutions to those involved.Providing information to clients on survey processes and recommending courses of action to facilitate acquisition, disposal and development of Canada Lands, and to administer aspects of land management.Liaising with other government agencies concerning the content and production of legal descriptions for use in orders in council to create or to effect changes to the extent of Canada Lands.

Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a department from the government of Canada, we believe in developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process
The immediate intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate (permanent) position at the EN-SUR-03 group and level, located in Whitehorse, Yukon.A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar EN-SUR-03 positions at Natural Resources Canada, located in Yellowknife, or Whitehorse, with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual Imperative or Non-Imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC,CCC/CCC, etc.), and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Applications that do not clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the screening criteria may not be given further consideration.You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education occupational Certification and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and other qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties.You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications (assets) may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. The ability to effectively communicate in writing may be assessed throughout your application (Résumé and answers to the screening questions).

Conditions of employment

• Security – Reliability Status
• Pre-appointment medical clearance in accordance with the Treasury Board Occupational Health Evaluation Standard for Scientific Personnel – Field

Operational Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work overtime.
• Ability and willingness to travel and supervise field work as required.
• Valid driver’s license.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

• A Canada Lands Surveyor's commission AND licence to practice issued by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors OR a licence or authority to practice as a land surveyor in any province in Canada. Note: If this condition is met by having a licence or authority to practice as a land surveyor in a province, then the successful candidate must obtain a Canada Lands Surveyor's commission AND licence to practice within 1 year of appointment to the position.

• Experience in providing legal survey services and advice to various client groups.

Applied / assessed at a later date

• Knowledge of the Canada Lands Survey System, including Acts and Regulations with an emphasis on Yukon Land Titles Act and Yukon Condominium Act.
• Knowledge of GNSS technology and its application to surveying

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to decipher and create legal land descriptions.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

• Experience in land surveying in remote areas or in Northern Canada.
• Experience working with Northern Land Titles Offices and staff, with an emphasis on the Yukon.

• Knowledge of the Yukon Land Title System including the electronic data entry system and integration with the Canada Land Survey System.
• Knowledge of First Nation Self-Government initiatives.

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, and visible minorities.

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.