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Reference number
RSN26J-151896-001073
Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-LMS-675325
Location
Various locations
Salary
$110,456 to $134,115
Level
EN-SUR-03
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
DutiesThe Canadian Geodetic Survey Division provides authoritative reference values, products and services available online for the integration of precise positioning and gravity measurements into national standards. These products serve as the common foundation for all mapping, charting, navigation, boundary demarcation, crustal deformation, and other georeferencing needs in Canada.
As a senior member of a project team, the Senior Geodetic Engineer leads, plans, and oversees activities related to the development, modernization, and operation of one or more geodetic technologies, such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), gravity and geoid modelling, spatial reference systems, precise positioning, and control network adjustment. The incumbent provides expert technical leadership, strategic advice, and interpretation of complex results to colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and management. The position is responsible for the design and implementation of advanced automated processes and methodologies to maintain, enhance, and modernize the Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS) and its associated data products and services.
Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to create a pool for anticipatory indeterminate staffing at the EN-SUR-03 group and level (full-time, permanent), in the Surveyor General Branch of Natural Resources Canada.
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EN-SUR-03 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent). The language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual), the method to staff a bilingual position (imperative and/or non-imperative), and linguistic profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.) may vary, as well as security requirements (Reliability Status, Secret), conditions of employment and work locations.
Conditions of employment
► Reliability Status (security clearance)
► Medical clearance in accordance with Treasury Board Occupational Health Evaluation Standards for field work (for fieldwork positions only).
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
►Valid driver's license (for fieldwork positions only).
►Willing to travel and conduct fieldwork for periods of up to a few weeks (for fieldwork positions only).
►Willing and able to work overtime and on weekends occasionally (for fieldwork positions only).
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
►Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in geodesy, geomatics, geodetic sciences, geophysics, or other relevant specializations.
Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable (as determined by the hiring manager) and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience:
► Significant* experience designing and developing geodetic and/or geophysical solutions.
*Significant is defined as depth, breadth and complexity of experience.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
►Knowledge of precise georeferencing concepts.
►Knowledge of the methods and practices for geodetic or geophysical data analysis.
Abilities:
►Ability to collaborate to resolve technical and/or operational issues.
►Ability to communicate effectively orally.
►Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
►Ability to design and implement solutions that process and combine geodetic and related data.
►Ability to plan and organize major geodetic projects.
Personal Suitability:
►Initiative
►Thoroughness
►Strategic thinking
►Leadership
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Education:
►A Masters or PhD in science from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Geodesy or other related field.
►Degree, diploma, or certificate in IT technology or computer science (i.e. programming, networks, databases, web) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Asset Experience:
►Experience applying least-squares estimation methods to geodetic measurements.
►Experience processing precise GNSS data with scientific software (e.g. Gamit, Gipsy, Bernese, Napeos).
►Experience operating and managing geodetic networks.
►Experience with geoid or geodynamic modeling.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Learn more about employment equity.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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