About the positionDutiesThe Manager, Survey Standards and Regulations Unit serves as the subject matter expert responsible for administering the regulatory functions of the Canada Lands Survey System by reviewing and verifying legal survey documents for compliance with established standards, regulations, policies, and legislation prior to recording.
The position provides senior-level technical and professional advice to clients, stakeholders, and Surveyor General Branch (SGB) management on complex survey, cadastral, and property rights matters; ensures the integrity and effective administration of property rights systems on Canada Lands; oversees the consistent application of survey standards and regulatory requirements; manages the Unit's human resources, including staff supervision, performance management, and professional development; and directs the day-to-day operations, planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities necessary to support the effective delivery of survey and cadastral services.
Intent of the process The intent is to staff one (1) indeterminate position (full-time, permanent) at the EN-SUR-04 group and level, located in Ottawa, Ontario (580 Booth Street).
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EN-SUR-04 group and level within the Surveyor General Branch 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), and conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled 1
Conditions of employment A valid Secret Security Clearance
Operational Requirements Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.
You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following A license with the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors as a Canada Lands Surveyor.
NOTE: Candidates who do not meet this occupational certification requirement at the time of application must demonstrate that, by the time of appointment, they have the right to practice as a land surveyor in a Canadian province and are eligible to obtain a Canada Lands Surveyor Commission and a licence to practise issued by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors.
A minimum of five years of experience as a licensed surveyor providing boundary or cadastral advice.
Experience managing human resources.
Applied / assessed at a later date Knowledge of legislation, policies, standards and regulations related to land surveys on Canada Lands.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice.
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A license or authority to practice as a land surveyor in one or more provinces in Canada.
Over 10 years of experience providing cadastral surveying services as a land surveyor.
Experience in working with, collaborating with, or providing services to Indigenous communities.
Experience in land surveying on Canada Lands in remote areas.
2 years of experience in a standards and regulatory unit or in reviewing surveying plans.
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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. Additional links Surveyor General Branch
Hiring organization contact Name: Crissy Hallock, HR Specialist Advisor
Email address: [email protected] 
