Job Description

Competition # : 44863
Department: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 10-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Geoscience and Mines Branch of the Department of Natural Resources manages and promotes mineral resources to achieve optimum economic, social, and environmental value from the sector. Within the Branch, the Mineral Management Division includes, amongst others, a team of mining engineers largely responsible for administration and oversight of the Province's Mineral Resources Act, and for monitoring mining activities in Nova Scotia.
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About Our Opportunity
As a Mining Engineer you will report to the Manager, Mineral Development and Policy and provide expertise in mineral resource management, mineral development, and mine reclamation in the Province of Nova Scotia. In this role, you will participate in the administration of the Mineral Resources Act and Regulations. You will build and maintain relationships within the Geoscience and Mines Branch, the Department of Natural Resources, other government departments, mining companies, consultants, Federal and Municipal levels of government and industry associations.
Primary Accountabilities
You will participate in the review of reclamation plans, as well as review and/or prepare reclamation cost estimates and make recommendations on the valuation of reclamation securities. You will also carry out site visits to inspect reclamation work that has been completed.
The position will require the review of the following: annual reports submitted by mineral lease and non-mineral registration holders in the province, Environmental Assessment Registration Documents, and applications for mineral rights within in the province.
As well, you will participate in the development of Mineral Policy by maintaining familiarity with relevant economic, technical, environmental, and social trends that relate to mineral development.
In this position, you will be required to carry out visits and report on operating and abandoned mine sites in the province.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate you will have a bachelor's degree in engineering in a discipline related to mineral resource management with six years of related experience and be registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as Licensed to Practice (or with an Engineering Association in another Canadian jurisdiction with the ability to transfer their registration to Nova Scotia).
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the technical training and experience stated above.
Strong communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, leadership, project management and sound judgment skills are essential. The position also requires that you hold a valid drivers license.
You have a knowledge of the Province's Mineral Resources Act and Regulations, combined with an understanding of the Environment Act, and the roles and processes of provincial and federal regulatory authorities related to the mining industry.
We will assess the above qualifications 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
Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to work overtime on occasion

Additional Information
This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of Feb 13, 2026. The appointment status ('term', 'temporary') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
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 18
Salary Range: $3,231.58 - $3,800.42 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.