Reference number
CAP26J-177130-000012
Selection process number
2026-CAP-MIN-TERM-EA-005
Location
Havre-Saint-Pierre (Québec), Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada (Québec)
Salary
$71,741 to $90,184 - salary under review
Level
EG-04
Who can
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Hiring organization contact
Duties
Maintain the spatial and non-spatial databases of the Management Unit. Provide geomatics services and technical advice related to the collection, management, analysis, integration, and presentation of geospatial and non-geospatial data to support park management activities and resource conservation.
Carry out, lead/supervise, and participate in projects related to applied science, monitoring, and/or active management in support of the Resource Management Program.
Work environment
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
Do you dream of open spaces, fresh air and of escaping from everyday life in a spectacular location? Come to the Mingan Archipelago! Discover the islands from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan to Aguanish. Admire what nature has best to offer: spectacular scenery where the sparkling Gulf of Saint-Laurent, fragile rock formations, a rich avian diversity and exceptional vegetation come together. Surrender yourself to the enchantment of the grandiose landscapes of this unusual space. Come create your unforgettable moments in the heart of the Mingan Islands! ️
The Parks Canada team working at the National Park Reserve of the Archipelago Mingan includes 20 employees nearly 80 people in the summer. The fieldwork, exclusively on islands, requires travel which is provided by Parks Canada boat operators. Departures are from the marina of Havre-Saint-Pierre or Mingan.
Intent of the process
Specified term position: 6 months, with possibility of extension.
Positions to be filled
1
- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
- Maintain a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination in accordance with the policy for isolated positions.
- Be able to travel independently to various work locations (Havre-Saint-Pierre and Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan areas).
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent must be able to:
- Wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
- Work and/or travel in a variety of environments and weather conditions, including remote locations, using different modes of transportation.
- Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, statutory holidays, and provincial holidays as required.
- Work and travel throughout the Management Unit as operational needs require.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
- A degree from a recognized university or college with specialization in Geomatics, Geography, or Cartography.
or
- A degree from a recognized university or college with specialization in Environmental and/or Natural Sciences (e.g., Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Geology) or another discipline relevant to the position.
Note: Proof of education must be submitted with the application to
[email protected].
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience in the acquisition, management, quality control, processing, analysis, and dissemination of scientific and geospatial data from a variety of sources, including GPS/GNSS, aerial and satellite imagery, LiDAR, field surveys, and databases.
2. Experience using:
- The Esri suite, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal for ArcGIS), Survey123, Field Maps, Experience Builder, and Dashboards.
- Spatial database management systems such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, and GeoPackage.
- SQL and automation and analysis tools such as Python and R.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE :
- Knowledge of current geomatics trends, methods (data compilation, processing, analysis, and dissemination), systems, standards, and tools as applied to ecology or ecosystem management using a variety of software and applications.
- Knowledge of scientific testing methods, procedures, and data/sample collection techniques.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to acquire, store, process, and disseminate scientific and geospatial data.
- Ability to respond to a wide variety of geomatics requests and manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrates sound judgment
- Takes responsibility
- Builds positive relationships with others
- Delivers results
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
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May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in remote sensing data acquisition and processing.
- Experience conducting ecological fieldwork.
- Recent experience participating in at least two phases of field conservation projects, including:
- Project planning and conceptualization
- Logistics
- Data collection
- Synthesis of existing data and/or samples
- Identification of data and sampling requirements
- Data analysis
- Presentation of results
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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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 .
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Name: Aurore Pérot, Resource Conservation Manager II
Email address: [email protected] 