Manager - Survey Regulations and Standards
Employment and Social Development Canada
Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-LMS-675891
Salary
$122,620 to $149,723
Level
EN-SUR-04
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Duties
The 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.
Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.
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
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
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.
- 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.
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.
Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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