Job Description

Competition # : 40264

Department: Public Works

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 05-Sep-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Asset Information Services (AIS) is a division of the Department of Public Works. At AIS, we provide technical support to the department by collecting, maintaining, and distributing asset data in a method best suited for decision makers. AIS provides coordination and information to the department and public, with relation to the use of provincial roads.

About Our Opportunity

As the Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer, you provide highly skilled geomatics expertise and experience. You are an essential part of the AIS team; leading and overseeing a host of technical projects related to the support, operation, and evolution of GIS technology within the department, including hardware, software, and data maintenance.

Primary Accountabilities

As the GIS Officer, you provide technical direction and support to various in-house staff, off-site staff, as well as contract personnel engaged in the creation, maintenance, and distribution of the department\'s corporate geographic databases. You will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of department GIS Policies, procedures, and standards for facilitating the integration of geographically referenced data. You will collaborate often with other government departments and stakeholders including the Geomatics Centre, EMO, and Internal Services.

You will be responsible to manage multiple projects at any given time, including daily tasks such as:

• Managing spatial databases, and performing related analytical functions;
• Employing GIS technologies, relational database practices, geographic analysis tools and methodologies;
• Data collection, data conversion, technical documentation; and
• Identifying opportunities to promote the benefits of geomatics in government business.

Qualifications and Experience

Graduation from an approved GIS technical school or a degree in a related field is required.

As the ideal candidate, you are familiar and have experience with:

• GIS operations and ESRI GIS software products, including ArcGIS Online;
• Linear Referencing Systems (LRS);
• Application of relational database principles;
• Working with the Nova Scotia Road Network (NSRN); and
• AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Understanding or experience with the following would be considered an asset:

• Building geoprocessing models via Python or Model Builder;
• Sharing content through ArcGIS for Server or corporate databases; and
• Knowledge of MS Access for assisting in database development and integration with GIS.

As travel is required for this position, you must have a valid driver\'s license. Candidates are asked to include a current driver\'s abstract with their application.

Project management skills are required as you often work independently within a deadline driven environment. You have a knack for developing and maintaining strong working relationships between various stakeholders and employ a high standard for client and customer service in your work. Good interpersonal skills along with the ability to participate and collaborate in a team environment are essential to your success.

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 offering and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Majority of time is spent working within an office environment. On occasion, may travel by car for site visits.

May occasionally move or lift objects such as office supplies, equipment, and boxes of files.

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 01 - PR 10

Salary Range: $1,579.34 - $2,746.69 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.

Government of Nova Scotia