Inventory for Geomatics Project Officer

Natural Resources Canada - Strategic Policy and Innovation
Ottawa (Ontario), Sherbrooke (Québec)
EN-SUR-01, EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
$57,491 to $118,535 (EN-SUR-01 : 57,491 à $81,445 / EN-SUR-02 : $88,701 à $107,705/ EN-SUR-03 : $97,626 à $118,535* *As of October 1, 2021)
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

**Closing date: 31 January 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**Important messages**:
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.

Assessment accommodation

**Work environment**:
Choose us

We are passionate about what we do We provide Canadians with reliable data on Canada's land, water and infrastructure. We manage Canada's national geospatial data infrastructure and empower federal departments to use reliable geospatial data to fulfill their mandate.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and many of our employees choose to work flexibly or flexibly. The team is very close. Whether at our weekly after-work meetings, our annual barbecue or other meetings throughout the year, when the work is done, we always enjoy spending time together

As part of our team, you will work creatively with like-minded professionals who are proud to help Canadians get solid information and data about the communities in which they live, work and raise their families.

Join us

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: Number to be determined

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Education

EN-SUR-01, EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or related fields, such as geomatics, physical geography, geodesy and remote sensing

Degree equivalency

Experience

EN-SUR-02
- Significant* experience in the acquisition, management, analysis, processing, or dissemination of geospatial data.
- Experience providing technical advice and problem-solving services to clients / partners and managers.

EN-SUR-03
- Significant** experience in the acquisition, management, analysis, processing, or dissemination of geospatial data.
- Significant** experience in the design and implementation of geospatial data processing systems.
- Experience in defining project objectives and priorities.
- Significant experience is defined as experience acquired over 2 years within the last 5 years.

**Significant experience is defined as experience acquired over 5 years within the last 8 years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and work overtime.

**OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS WILL VARY ACCORDING TO THE POSITION TO BE FILLED

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

EN-SUR-01, EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
- Knowledge of geomatics as it relates to data acquisition, management, analysis and dissemination.

ENSUR 03
- Knowledge of project management principles
- Knowledge of trends and issues related to the acquisition, management and dissemination of geospatial data.

Abilities:
EN-SUR-01, EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to work effectively with others.

EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
- Ability to identify and analyze problems and recommend viable solutions.

EN-SUR-03
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Personal Skills

EN-SUR-01, EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
- Reliability
- Initiative
- Judgment

EN-SUR-03
- Leadership

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
Education

EN-SUR-01, EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
Master's degree, doctorate or postgraduate diploma in Geomatics or a related field with acceptable specialization in geomatics.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EN-SUR-01, EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
- Experience in manipulating, analyzing, processing and interpreting satellite or aerial images.
- Experience in manipulating, analyzing, processing and interpreting Lidar data.
- Experience in publishing geospatial data
- Experience in metadata management

EN-SUR-02, EN-SUR-03
- Experience in developing strategies and identifying opportunities to increase the use of geospatial data.
- Experience in analyzing and modelling computer programs.
- Experience in formulating statements of work and collaborative agreements.

EN-SUR-03
- Experience in coordinating the activities of project teams.

Selection may be limited to members of the following