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Department Name: Fisheries and Oceans
Location: Mont-Joli
Classification: EN – SUR – 01
Salary: $38,091 to $56,589
Closing Date: March 16, 2007 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference Number: DFO07J-001474-000255
Selection Process Number: 07-DFO-EA-MTJ-922097
Employment Tenure: This is a permanent position. A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process for temporary and/or permanent appointments.
Vacancies: 1
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Fisheries and Oceans
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Who Can Apply:
- Persons residing or employed in Mont-Joli (QC) and within a 550 kilometer radius of Mont-Joli (QC), within Canadian territory, extending to, amongst others, Montréal (QC), Labrador City (NL), Halifax (NS).
The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada, Geomatics Canada’s website. For information on how to use this website please click here: http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/menu/radius_e.htm
Citizenship
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.
French essential
Education
* Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Sciences or Engineering in a field related to the position (Geomatics, Geodesy, Marine Geology, Physical Sciences, Civil Engineering) OR holder of a Canadian Land Surveyor title (Association of Ontario Lands Surveyors (AOLS) or Association of Canada Lands Surveyors (ACLS)).
Experience
* Experience in geomatics or in a related field (e.g. civil engineering, geophysics).
* Basic computer experience: operating system, office tools.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment
- The following merit criteria may be required for this position. Applicants should indicate in their application if they meet the merit criteria.
- Experience in statistical data interpretation.
- Experience in hydrography or in marine cartography.
- Experience in setting up research and development projects.
- Operational Requirements which may apply for this position.
- Work may require long periods of sustained work at a computer station.
- CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
– Reliability status.
– Medical exam.
– Hold a valid driver’s licence.
– The incumbent must agree to work on the field for periods of up to 2 months in the Quebec Region. However, it often occurs that a large part of the work is to be done at the office.
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Challenge
Reporting to The Canadian Hydorgraphy Service (CHS) Division Manager, Quebec Region, and supervised by a Project Leader, the geomatician will:
(1) Study, analyse, test and implement procedures and methods to optimize the acquisition, processing, management, production and distribution of hydrographic data;
(2) Act as a Regional Representative Assistant on national committees pertaining to development matters;
(3) Manage and distribute nautical data and information and transform hydrographic data for the preparation of charts and related documents; at this level;
(4) Perform other related tasks.
Towards the end of his/her career plan, the geomatician must acquire overall and operational knowledge in order to perform all the production tasks within the Hydrographic Service in order to assist with the assessment, development and/or implementation of new technologies.
Additional Requirements / Comments
- * These elements will be used for the pre-screening process.
Information to be provided:
When you apply, you must provide the following information or your application will be rejected:
- Your resumé.
- You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
Important Messages
ATTENTION: All information must be provided on-line. Do not fax or mail in hard copy documents as these will not be accepted.
Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Questions regarding travel and relocation.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.