Job Description

Competition # : 43171Department: Natural Resources & RenewablesLocation: TRUROType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b03-Jul-24 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsNova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province\'s Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.About Our OpportunityUnder the direction of the Manager of Forest Inventory, at the Truro Office, the Forest Inventory and GIS Supervisor will lead the staff and the planning, development and maintenance of resources required to support various specialized provincial level programs such as Photo Interpreted Forest Inventory, Silviculture and Harvest Tracking data collection, and Pre-Treatment Assessment Application. They are responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing these programs to meet the current and future needs of the department. Requiring collaborative consultation with technical and professional experts and exploration of technological advances that will allow for improvement to these programs.Primary AccountabilitiesYou will be responsible for:

• The supervision, training, and setting schedules and evaluating performance targets for 10-15 staff engaged in these programs.
• Coordination of data capture, storage, analysis, and delivery of data for their specific programs and supporting or providing direction to other sections with their data needs
• Overseeing the development, maintenance, and implementation of specifications for processes related to the needs of their related programs.
• Developing and maintaining technical specification documents for the procedures and processes within programs for which they are responsible.
• Working closely with the manager and procurement staff to engage qualified contractors to complete work required for the programs within the guidelines of the government procurement processes.
• Working closely with those within the Forest Inventory Section and others within the department to ensure that the program information is understood and accessible for those that use the data.
• Working with the team and others in the industry to understand and source new and developing technologies to improve processes, products, services and working conditions for the team and programs.

Qualifications and ExperienceThis position required a University degree in Forestry or Geomatics with 6 years or more of related experience with supervisory skills and experience leading a team.Additional requirements for this position:

• Working knowledge and understanding of forest inventory principles and NS forest management practices
• Training and/or experience in project management with an understanding of risk management, cost management, planning and forecasting and drafting/proofing technical documents.
• Working knowledge of data management systems including database software, data analysis, file management, design and planning, and data integrity
• Experience and understanding of ESRI products (including ArcPro, ArcOnline, Survey123) and their workflows.
• General understanding of modern programing language (such as C# or Visual Basic) and python scripting language.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a diplomatic approach

EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , 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 ConditionsMost of your work is in a comfortable office environment. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities, attend multiple meetings, and meet strict deadlines. Provincial travel may be required.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 17Salary Range: $3,107.16 - $3,649.33 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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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