Geomatics Technician

Closing date:

August 23, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
2026-CAP-MIN-TERM-EA-005

Salary
$71,741 to $90,184-salary under review

Level
EG-04

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit

Parks Canada .

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
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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.

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).

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

• 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.

Applied / assessed at a later date

• 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.

• 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.

May be applied / assessed at a later date

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.

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.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.