Geomatics Technician

Parks Canada - Eastern and Central Ontario Field Unit Bruce Peninsula National Park | Fathom Five National Marine Park Tobermory (Ontario) EG-04 - Geomatics Technician Various Tenures: Indeterminate (year round), Term, Acting, Assignment $71,741 to $90,184

Closing date: 16 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons employed or residing in Ontario who have a legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Preference may be given to persons employed by the Parks Canada Agency within the Eastern and Central Ontario Field Unit, and registered members of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

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We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Duties

The Geomatics Technician provides geomatics technical services, including mapping, spatial analysis and data management support for all program areas at Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park. The duties will include, but will not be limited to, developing, managing, and implementing geomatics tools, projects, and products, and the position will be responsible for acquiring, evaluating, and processing data, conducting GIS analysis and producing GIS products tailored to specific audiences. Participation in cross-functional programs and projects may be required, as needed.

Work environment

Bruce Peninsula National Park (BPNP) and Fathom Five National Marine Park (FFNMP) are located at the tip of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. BPNP is characterized by shoreline cliffs plunging into the turquoise water of Georgian Bay, large tracts of forest, and a mosaic of habitats home to black bears, rare reptiles, ancient cedar trees, orchids and ferns. FFNMP is Canadas first national marine park, and known for its deep freshwater ecosystem, ancient rock formations, cliff edge forests, historic shipwrecks, and orchid species. Together, these two parks protect complex ecosystems in the heart of the Great Lakes, and each year welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors who come for inspiration, recreation and connecting with nature. The Resource Conservation team is responsible for delivering programs that include ecological integrity monitoring, active ecosystem management, species at risk protection and recovery, environmental impact assessment, and ecological restoration. Resource Conservation staff also support the field unit in such activities as research permitting, providing scientific advice and support to park managers, working with external partners, and contributing to visitor programs and incident response operations.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one indeterminate (permanent) full-time position on-site at Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park within the Resource Conservation department. This process may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, linguistic requirements, or work locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) EDUCATION:

• Graduation with a diploma from a recognized college with specialization in geomatics, geography, cartography or other discipline relevant to geomatics; OR,
• Graduation with a diploma from a recognized college and completion of a minimum of three geomatics courses from a recognized college or university; OR,
• An acceptable combination of two years post-secondary program, training and experience in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience acquiring, storing, processing, analyzing and disseminating scientific and geospatial data in a variety of formats.
• Experience using GIS (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS), as well as word processing, spreadsheet and database management programs (e.g., MS Office).
• Experience troubleshooting geomatics implementations.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of geomatics methodologies, systems, standards and tools
• Knowledge of equipment, methodology and procedures for data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of trends and technical developments in field equipment and/or techniques and/or geographic information systems

COMPETENCIES:

• Exercises sound judgment
• Personally connects with people
• Demonstrates integrity

ABILITIES:

• Ability to acquire, analyze and disseminate scientific and geospatial data in a variety of formats
• Ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders including clients, colleagues, external networks and partners
• Ability to deal with deadlines, multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to understand and respond to a wide range of issues and user requirements involving geomatics and database management

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job) The following additional qualifications are beneficial in carrying out the duties of the position. If you meet any of these requirements, please let us know in your application: EXPERIENCE:

• Experience processing aerial, lidar, and/or satellite imagery (i.e., orthorectification, mosaic construction)
• Experience conducting field work and using technical equipment (e.g., GPS, lidar equipment, drones) for the purpose of resource management

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in various terrains and weather conditions.
• Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability status security clearance
• Possession of a valid class G or G2 drivers licence

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference may be given to persons employed by the Parks Canada Agency within the Eastern and Central Ontario Field Unit, persons residing within a 60KM radius of Tobermory and registered members of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Application Process: 1. Online Screening Questions: Clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements.

• Provide detailed information about your education and experience.
• Be specific and provide concrete examples for each experience element.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected.

2. Proof of Education: Candidates will need to provide proof of their education credentials at a later date. 3. Resumés: Used only to validate the experience described in the screening questions. 4. Assessment:

• Written examination
• Interview
• Reference checks

To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to employment equity groups: Indigenous, registered members of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women. Parks Canada operates under its own human resources framework, emphasizing fairness, competence, and respect. Each person can participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you need accommodation during the evaluation process, please contact us. All information will be kept confidential.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.