Job Description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$91,826 - $119,370

Employment status:

Continuing

Term Length:
Security Level:

Secret

Language Requirement:

Bilingual Preferred

Closing Date:

02/09/2025

Country:

Canada

The preferred location for this position is within the National Capital Region, but remote work will be considered.


The Senior Geomatics Developer will provide specialized programmer support to the design, development, implementation, and management of an enterprise data management system and information services to enable our Client- Partners in the Department of National Defence (DND) to manage their portfolio of real property. The incumbent will have experience working with various spatial technologies, open-source GIS tools, SQL Server spatial databases and Microsoft Azure environments. The incumbent will communicate with stakeholders, define business requirements, considers technology options, recommend and implement solutions, perform testing, debugging and fixes, migrate data, and provide maintenance, support and training to the Client-Partners.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

Define, design and develop applications, systems and solutions, using ESRI ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online Integrate and customize open-source GIS libraries such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, or MapLibre Develop and maintain RESTful services and web APIs for spatial data access Work with SQL Server spatial features and geodatabases to manage and query spatial data Optimize performance of spatial queries and map services Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design for web mapping applications Define scope and nature of work, and gather user needs information and business requirements Perform testing and find solutions to existing or potential problems Perform quality assurance/control, data management/analysis, maintenance, and functional enhancement activities Support and/or lead business development activitiesDevelop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations Manage risk

Other

Document systems, processes, applications, etc. and support the drafting of materials for communications, training and contracting Support the development of corporate geospatial data standards, workflows and governance Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in GIS, data management and application development Experience with the lifecycle of enterprise data management and application development Proficiency with ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro) Experience with ESRI development environments such as Experience Builder and/or Calcite Design System Experience with Typescript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JS frameworks Experience with REST APIs, GeoJSON, and web services Strong knowledge of SQL Server spatial types, T-SQL, and geodatabase design Working knowledge of coordinate systems and geographical projections Preference for experience with open-source GIS tools (Leaflet, GDAL, QGIS, etc.), Python (e.g., ArcPy, Flask, Django), FME, PostGIS, or GeoServer Project and risk management principles and tools, including use of Azure DevOps and source control systems such as Git, SVN or TFS Knowledge of real property lifecycle and asset/facility management preferred

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum:

college diploma in geomatics/GIS, computer science or related field with five years' relevant experience, or the equivalent.

Preferred:

university degree in computer science, software engineering, geomatics/GIS and/or additional training in software development, process analysis, project management or business analysis

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems Apply project and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional direction and advice to employees and the Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with occasional travel Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check out the benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth - and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages. In your role, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.



Your package will include:

Public service pension 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership) $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren't covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan) Telus Virtual Health Care Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program Deluxe travel benefit plans Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans


To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance.


DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.



The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate's or employee's responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:



criminal record checks


reference checks


previous employment


open source checks


credit/financial status




DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.



Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!



At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.



DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.