Geomatics Technician - Jobs in Jasper, AB

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Parks CanadaBanff National Park of Canada (Alberta), Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)EG-04 - Geomatics TechnicianSeptember - December 2-21 (12 - 16 weeks)$63,720 to $77,523Join our team in:Jasper National ParkBanff National ParkClosing date: 7 July 2021 - 23:59, Pacific TimeWho can apply: Persons employed or residing in Jasper, Alberta and within a 700 kilometer radius of Jasper, Alberta, 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.Apply onlineImportant messagesWe 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 accommodationYouth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS):The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Federal Government jobs initiative targeted at young Canadians aged 15 to 30. It supports the creation of job opportunities, with a particular focus on young people facing barriers. The purpose is to increase employment for youth, enabling them to gain work experience, skills, and to extend their networks. Parks Canada is excited to participate in this initiative, and Youth can make a difference in out national parks, historic sites and in any of out sites across Canada! Parks Canada is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace by embracing this initiative, and encourages applications by youth facing barriers to employment, in particular visible minorities, Indigenous Canadian and persons with disabilities.Who can apply To be eligible, you must be:

• Between 15 and 30 years old.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or legally entitled to work in Canada.

•In addition, preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as visible-minority, Indigenous or persons with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.*** NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Additional Qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application.Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work (Jasper).Living accommodations may be provided, but cannot be guaranteed.DutiesPrimary Duties:

• Create maps and organize spatial data for Park operations. This includes some scientific analysis and basic cartography using GIS (ESRI ArcGIS).
• Develop and manage web maps and apps on an ArcGIS Enterprise portal, ArcGIS Online and/or Field Maps and Survey123.
• Some field work may be included.

Intent of the processThe intent of this process to staff 2 positions - one located in Jasper, Alberta and one in Banff, Alberta under the YESS initiative.Positions to be filled: 2Information you must provideYour résumé.Contact information for 3 references.In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)Education:Minimum 2 years post secondary education including geomatics courses:Graduation with a specialization in geomatics, geography or related discipline preferred.Or a A diploma or certificate in geomatics or related discipline.Or an Acceptable combination of education, training and experience.Degree equivalencyExperience:Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining geomatics tools and productsExperience using GIS (ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise) as well as MS OfficeExperience troubleshooting geomatics implementationsExperience working collaboratively with users to design, build and implement solutions for data management and collectionExperience monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting databasesThe following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)English essentialInformation on language requirementsKnowledge:Knowledge of geomatics methodologies, systems, standards and toolsKnowledge of best practices for conducting needs analysis and translating requirements into GIS design (products, architectures, and projects)Knowledge of analysis, interpretation, presentation of scientific/ social dataAbilities:Ability to find, evaluate, analyze, and interpret spatial and statistical data.Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, orally, graphically, and in writing.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues/problems.Ability to deal with deadlines, multiple and competing priorities.Ability to analyze and evaluate.Ability to be self-directed.Personal Suitability:Exercises sound judgment.Takes responsibility.Client-oriented.Analytical thinking.The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)Operational Requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence is considered as asset.

•Conditions of employmentReliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and the application will be provided at the time of interview.Other informationThe 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 equityParks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.PreferencePreference will be given to any veteran who was honourably released from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) after at least three years of service and is not already an indeterminate public servant. This preference applies for five years following release from the CAF.We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.