Stream 1: Geomatics Analyst (EG-04) and Stream 2: Senior Geomatics Analyst (EG-05)

GoGeomatics; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Ottawa is looking for skilled geomatics professionals to support the transformation of Canada’s defense capabilities. Candidates should have a degree in geomatics and experience with GIS and CAD software. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to national security while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree in geomatics from a recognized institution.
• Experience in creating and maintaining GIS data.
• Experience operating GIS and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Canada’s defense and security.
• Contribute directly to DND’s operational objectives.

Skills

Experience in creating GIS data

Experience operating GIS software

Experience operating CAD software

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Effective communication

Education

Degree in geomatics

Tools

ArcPRO

QGIS

Civil3D

Job description

About the position

Work environment The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.

As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives.

The intent of this process is to build a dynamic pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies across DND’s operational landscape. Successful candidates may be considered for a range of meaningful opportunities that support our evolving mandate and contribute directly to Canada’s defence and security.

Intent of the process A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may also be established to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment in various locations within the Department of National Defence.

Important messages

• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• Our organization will only accept online applications for this opportunity. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
• Depending on the position being staffed:
  • Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required.
  • Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential.
  • Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.
  • You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.
• Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
• All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
• To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
• If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policiespublications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
• Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
  • Matching of the individual’s experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
  • Matching of the individual’s experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
  • Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
  • Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
  • Organizational Needs.

Conditions of employment

COE1: Security: Reliability Security Status

COE2: Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics – Canada.ca, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector- Canada.ca, Directive on Conflict of Interest- Canada.ca, and DAOD 7021-1, Conflict of Interest – Canada.ca.

COE3: Must possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, provincial or Territorial Driver’s Licence.

COE4: Must be willing to wear and/or utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations

COE5: Willingness and ability to travel.

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.

🔷𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

• Both streams
  • ED1: Graduation with a degree, diploma or certificate in geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:

• Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
• Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the EG classification.

The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.

Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the EG classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

🔷𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐒

• Both streams
  • EG-04 & EG-05
    • EX1: Experience in creating, maintaining, and editing geographical information systems (GIS) data and geographic databases.
    • EX2: Experience operating geographical information systems (GIS) software, such as ArcPRO or QGIS.
    • EX3: Experience operating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, such as Civil3D or BricsCAD.
    • Stream 2: Senior Geomatics Analyst (EG-05) only:
      • EX4: Experience validating data using spatial and non-spatial information and coordinating the improvement, correction, and update of data in a system of record.
    • Stream 2: Senior Geomatics Analyst (EG-05) only:
      • EX5: Experience implementing new geospatial data standards and schemas to support modernization initiatives.

Applied / assessed at a later date

🔷𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐔𝐒

• Both streams
  • C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
  • C2: Thinking things through
  • C3: Working effectively with others
  • C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
  • C5: Communication

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English or French

Learn more about language requirements.

English essential

You may need (asset qualifications)

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.

🔶𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

• Both streams
  • AE1: Experience using geographical information systems (GIS) software to create and manipulate geospatial data and/or products in a defence environment.

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 and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, 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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

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