Job Description

Competition # : 39670

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: HALIFAX OR STELLARTON

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b7/11/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Geoscience and Mines Branch of the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables manages the responsible development of the Province\xe2\x80\x99s mineral resource assets along with scientific support of public health and safety through regional mapping, water resource, and hazard mapping programs. Within the Branch, the Geological Survey Division includes a team of expert geoscientists who are responsible for delivering high quality, timely geoscience data, information, services, and support to a wide range of stakeholders, including all levels of government, industry, academia, and the public.

About Our Opportunity

As a Coastal Geologist you will initiate, plan, conduct, and report on projects designed to monitor the Province\xe2\x80\x99s coastlines such as assessment of shorelines and infrastructure at risk to dynamic coastal processes, coastal flooding and erosion, and changes in sea level.

This position reports to the Manager of Project Operations with the Geological Survey Division.

Primary Accountabilities

Specific duties of the position include:

• Planning and carrying out advanced research on the vulnerability of Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s coastline from coastal flooding and erosion. This research should consider continual processes as well as in response to major coastal storms and human intervention.
• Developing an understanding of the modern physical coastal environment, beach and nearshore dynamics in Nova Scotia.
• Developing an understanding of Quaternary coastal conditions based on sedimentary, morphological, and palaeoecological indicators.
• Consulting and liaising with varied stakeholders regarding projects being undertaken within the division\xe2\x80\x99s Environmental Geology Program and projects by other organizations.
• Preparing and delivering oral and written reports, maps, and databases that communicate project results to the public, industry, and the scientific research community.
• Supervising and assisting junior staff as required.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a university degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline and several years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a Coastal Geologist role (B.Sc. plus 5 years related experience, M.Sc. plus 4 years related experience or Ph.D. plus 2 years experience). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

The right candidate has a strong record of designing and executing successful coastal geoscience field programs with several years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in planning and conducting this research independently. You have demonstrated experience producing and publishing high-quality scientific and technical reports or products of coastal geoscience research.

Knowledge and experience with RTK (Real Time Kinematic) surveying techniques, satellite imagery, drone technologies, coastal geomorphology, coastal flooding, GIS (preferably ArcGIS suite), lidar and aerial-photographic interpretation is required. Quaternary and/or surficial geology knowledge would be valuable. Experience collecting, maintaining, and interpreting geoscience data and developing value added products is essential. Experience working with municipal planners, government, NGO\xe2\x80\x99s, and academia will be considered an asset.

You possess exceptional writing and public presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently. Your strong analytical, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills will be beneficial in this role.

You must possess a valid Class 5 drivers\xe2\x80\x99 license. You should be registered or eligible to register with Geoscientists Nova Scotia.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

This is an office and field-based position with extended periods of field work during the summer operational window (e.g., May-September), with occasional opportunities for travel to meetings, or conferences. In-province travel (department vehicle or helicopter) to project areas or sites will be required.

Additional Information

The position requires an individual with a high degree of geoscience expertise, credibility with senior management, staff, and stakeholders.

This position will be located in Halifax or Stellarton.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 15

Salary Range: $2,746.69 - $3,348.16 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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