Natural Resources Canada - Lands & Minerals Sector - Surveyor General Branch - Survey Regulations & Standards

Closing date: August 24, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
RSN26J-017782-000275

Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-LMS-675891

Location
Ottawa (Ontario)

Salary
$122,620 to $149,723

Level
EN-SUR-04

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada.

On this page

About the position

Conditions of employment

Operational Requirements

You need (essential for the job)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

You may need (asset qualifications)

Our commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Preference

How to

Additional links

Hiring organization contact

About the position

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 versatile 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

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)

Learn more about language requirements.

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.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

- 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.

Our commitment

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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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 .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Learn more about employment equity.

Preference

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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

- Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . 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]

📌 Manager - Survey Regulations and Standards (Ottawa)
🏢 Natural Resources Canada
📍 Ottawa