Job Description

Competition # : 45999
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: AMHERST
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: xe2x80x8b23-May-25 xe2x80x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business, and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia's vision is to be recognized as a leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business. To learn more about our department, please click .
GeoNOVA is the provincial mapping program, providing geomatics solutions for departments and agencies across provincial government. GeoNOVA's vision is to ensure geographic information supports the Government of Nova Scotia in achieving excellence in decision making and service delivery. Find more about GeoNOVA .
About Our Opportunity
The Geomatics System Analyst will be a member of a team that supports Nova Scotia Government's Spatial Data Infrastructure and GIS license administration. The Geomatics System Analyst works closely with other GIS System Analyst and geographic data custodians in provincial departments and agencies to ensure that GIS systems and software licensing is available to clients and partners.
Under the general direction of the GIS Systems Administrator, the Geomatics Systems Analyst is a highly skilled, experienced, detail-oriented geomatics professional who demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of GIS concepts and is innovative in mapping technologies, relational databases, geographic data analysis tools and methodologies. The successful candidate may interact with and provide training and support to many clients and partners.
Primary Accountabilities
The Geomatics System Analyst is responsible for the following:
xc2xb7 Assist in the administration of the GIS Enterprise Agreement for software
xc2xb7 Work with clients to determine best approach in their licensing needs
xc2xb7 Assist in the administration and maintenance of the Nova Scotia Geospatial Infrastructure
xc2xb7 Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of standards, procedures, and guidelines for government's Spatial Data Infrastructure
xc2xb7 Resolves technical challenges for accessing geographic data
xc2xb7 Research and development of new products or new technology to improve services
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have one of the following educational/professional experience levels:
xc2xb7 Graduation from an approved technical school in the field of Geomatics plus 8 years related experience
xc2xb7 Bachelor's degree in a relevant Geomatics field plus 5 years related experience.
An equivalent combination of training or experience may be considered.
To be considered, you will have also knowledge and/or experience in the following:
xc2xb7 Geographic Information Systems and related infrastructure
xc2xb7 Scripting for the purpose of the automation of tasks
xc2xb7 GIS services (for e.g., map, feature, etc.)
xc2xb7 Prioritizing, assigning, scheduling, and monitoring tasks
xc2xb7 Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to participate in a team environment while building and maintaining relationships with a variety of partners
xc2xb7 Self-starter with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and problem solving
The following would be considered an asset:
xc2xb7 Experience with administering software licenses
xc2xb7 Experience with Nova Scotia GIS data
xc2xb7 Experience with linear referencing
xc2xb7 ArcGIS Server configuration
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 a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here:
Working Conditions
xc2xb7 Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
xc2xb7 May be required to work overtime on occasion
Additional Information
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
What We Offer
xc2xb7 Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
xc2xb7 Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
xc2xb7 Countless career paths
xc2xb7 Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
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.