WE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED FOR THIS POSITION (REFERENCE NUMBER RSN07J-002405-000539). IF YOU ALREADY SENT US YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE DO NOT RE-APPLY UNLESS YOU WISH TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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The CCCM office in the North is located in the heart of Yellowknife, a thriving city of adventure and prosperity known for outdoor recreation, midnight sun, aurora borealis and an unusual blend of northern culture.
The land claims unit of CCCM delivers on Canada’s land claims implementation obligations and has developed exceptional relationships with all Aboriginal groups of the region, relationships built on respect and partnerships. The team work is challenging and rewarding.
The North offers unrivalled opportunities for development; partners can easily find employment as the abundance of natural resources in the NWT has had dramatic economic impacts on Yellowknife. Since the discovery of diamonds there are three operating diamond mines in the NWT. In addition, plans for a mega pipeline project in the MacKenzie Valley are also moving forward, the largest pipeline undertaking in the world.
Department Name: Department of Natural Resources
Location: Yellowknife
Classification: EN – SUR – 03
Salary: $66,154 to $76,128 (Per annum. In addition to basic salary and northern allowances, employees in the EN SUR classification are entitled to receive the Terminable Allowance. Note that this allowance does not form part of the basic salary and may change or be discontinued during the next round of collective bargaining.)
Closing Date: February 6, 2008 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference Number: RSN07J-002405-000562
Selection Process Number: 2007-RSN-EA-0281-122815
Employment Tenure: This is a Sunset term position ending in March 2011. The period worked in an identified sunset position will not count towards the cumulative working period for appointment to indeterminate status.
Vacancies: 1
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Department of Natural Resources
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 essential
Occupational Certification
- Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.
- Commission as a Canada Lands Surveyor.
Experience
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience is required in EACH of the following areas:
-Experience in managing legal survey projects.
-Experience in dealing with Aboriginal clients.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Enhanced security level.
Medical suitability.
- The following merit criteria may be required for this position. Applicants should indicate in their application if they meet the merit criteria.
- Commission as a Provincial Land Surveyor.
- Experience in conducting GPS surveys.
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or related field such as geomatics.
- Operational Requirements which may apply for this position.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Willingness to travel.
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Information to be provided:
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
- Your résumé.
- You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
Only online applications are accepted.
If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested alternate 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/TDD 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public internet access location. If after trying these options you still cannot access the Internet, please call the toll-free number 1-888-780-4444; or toll-free TTY/TDD 1-800-465-7735 (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired and speech impaired persons); or the nearest PSC office.
Important Messages
Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
Your résumé 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.