Department Name: Statistics Canada
Location: Ottawa
Classification: ES – 04
Salary: $66,011 to $76,145
Closing Date: March 28, 2007 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference Number: STC07J-007505-000191
Selection Process Number: 07-STC-EA-NCR-627-017
Employment Tenure: Permanent position
Vacancies: 1
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Statistics Canada
Who Can Apply:
- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad
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.
English or French essential
Education
- Graduation from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics or Geostatistics.
Experience
Recent and significant* experience in two (2) of the following:
Experience in working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) organizations and/or GIS programs in the public sector.
Experience in using GIS software packages.
Experience in working in data analysis and research specifically related to GIS.
*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of duties for a minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Reliability Status. This factor is not used at the preselection stage. The Department is responsible for the Security Clearance process.
- The following merit criteria may be required for this position. Applicants should indicate in their application if they meet the merit criteria.
- Master’s degree from a recognized university with a specialization in Geography or equivalent such as Geomatics, etc.
- Experience in leading work teams.
- Experience in managing projects.
- Experience in working in quality assurance.
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Additional Requirements / Comments
- You may be assessed using one (1) or more of the following tools: standardized test, written exam, interview, simulation exercise, and/or reference checks.
- A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions.
Information to be provided:
When you apply, you must provide the following information or your application will be rejected:
- Your resumé.
- A covering letter in 800 words (maximum) "describing, with concrete examples, how you meet all the education and experience requirements for this position."
- You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
Important Messages
Only on-line applications are accepted.
If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.
Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.
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.