Job Description

Competition # : 41198

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: TRURO

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 29-Dec-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources & 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 Opportunity

As the Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer, you provide highly skilled geomatics expertise and experience. You are an essential part of the Parks team; leading and overseeing a host of technical projects related to the support, operation, and evolution of GIS technology within the division, including hardware, software, and data collection and maintenance. The work you do will help to further develop and support recreation throughout the Nova Scotia Provincial Parks system.

Primary Accountabilities

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and analysis of spatial/informational data using various tools and equipment. Using computer software and applications the GIS Officer processes and analyses data to produce and distribute various end products for Provincial Parks Management Plans, park and trail systems planning, park infrastructure maintenance planning, as well as park infrastructure redevelopment projects. The GIS Officer is responsible for the development, administration, and maintenance of GIS data for the Division. This includes mapping applications used to collect and track provincial park infrastructure and any spatial/informational data required to provide mapping for planning initiatives throughout the Division. Process, store and create reports from field data provided through Survey 123 inspections.

The GIS Officer works in close collaboration with a team of Planners, Engineer, and Development Officers to identify and respond to the evolving needs of core GIS capacity for all provincial parks, trails, and protected beach properties and the provision of professional advice and end products from such. Your work in this role will directly impact program delivery and ensure high quality recreational experiences are provided to residents and tourists through effective trail planning, development, design, and implementation throughout the provincial parks system.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have graduated from an approved GIS technical school in the field of GIS.
A degree in a relevant geomatics field would be considered an asset.

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

Experience with ESRI GIS software is required, including ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analyst and ArcGIS Online, Survey123.
Application of relational database principles and working with the Provincial Data sets
AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite.

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

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.

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

Combination of office and outdoor environment. Some field projects required contending with insects and extremes of temperature.
Must be physically fit, as incumbents are required to lift and carry field equipment and travel long distances in an outdoor environment.

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.
• Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.
• 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.

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