Satellite Image Analyst - Sea Ice and Oil Detection - INVENTORY

Satellite Image Analyst - Sea Ice and Oil Detection - INVENTORY

Reference number : DOE24J-010408-001062

Selection process number : 24-DOE-NCR-EA-626556 Environment and Climate Change Canada - Meteorological Service of Canada - Canadian Ice Service

Ottawa (Ontario)

EG-05

$77,169 to $97,013

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Closing date : 29 May 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.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Please note : The first pull of applications for this inventory competition will be pulled on June 30th, 2024. Subsequent applications will be pulled if and when required.

Duties

Want to be part of ensuring our waterways are safe for shipping and free from marine pollution?

Canadian Ice Service Operations comprises a team of dedicated analysts and forecasters that use the latest satellite remote sensing technology to track sea ice, icebergs and oil spills in Canadian waters. If you are passionate about remote sensing, supporting federal agencies domestically and internationally, and working in a collaborative operational environment, we invite you to be part of our team!

The position consists of using a geographical information system (GIS) to interpret different satellite-based images (visible, infrared, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR)) to identify and analyze sea and lake ice. In addition, the analyst monitors Canadian waters for potential illegal pollution discharges and provides reports to responding agencies. The position also involves collaborating with, and participating in, scientific and technical research as a technician.

Analysts work on a 10 hours shift rotation from 6 : 00 to midnight, seven days a week, for an average of 37.5 hours per week.

Intent of the process

This process aims to create and maintain an inventory of applications that may be used to fill various term or indeterminate appointment opportunities.

Positions to be filled : 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education (E) :

E1 : College diploma / certificate or university degree from a recognized institution with an acceptable specialization in geography, geographic information system (GIS), geomatics, oceanography, meteorology, remote sensing or in another scientific discipline related to the position.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your degree(s) and certificate(s), if applicable, assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. Please consult as soon as possible the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for more information at .

Experience (EX) :

EX1 : Experience using ArcGIS or other similar geographic information system applications (GIS). Experience acquired during education is considered valid.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Experience (AEX) :

AEX1 : Experience in an operational environment.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Bilingual Imperative - BBB / BBB

Bilingual Non-imperative - BBB / BBB

Knowledge (K) :

K1 : Knowledge of remote sensing principles

K2 : Knowledge of the characteristics of satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

Competencies (C) : C1 : Adaptability

C2 : Client focus

C3 : Working with others

Abilities (A) :

A1 : Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

A2 : Ability to assess and interpret satellite imagery.

A3 : Ability to plan and organize work to successfully complete tasks within tight deadlines.

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

Asset Knowledge (AK) :

AK1 : Knowledge of the use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for interpreting marine ice

AK2 : Knowledge of the use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for interpreting marine oil pollution

Operational Requirements :

Willingness and able to work overtime with minimal notice.

Organizational Needs :

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration) : Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Shift work – rotating 10 hours shifts covering 6 : 00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week for an average of 37.5 hours per week, on site.

Other information

The 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.

Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and / or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and / or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications.

A proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency must be provided at a later date (birth certificate from a Canadian province or territory, valid Canadian passport, citizenship certificate or permanent resident card). People with a valid Canadian work permit residing temporarily in Canada can apply to the process but cannot receive an indeterminate / permanent job offer.