Job Description

Competition # : 47069
Department: Natural Resources
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 09-Oct-25 (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 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.
The Geoscience and Mines Branch of the Department of Natural Resources manages mineral resources to achieve optimum economic, social, and environmental value for Nova Scotia. Within the Branch, the Mineral Management Division includes, amongst others, a team which manages the Registry of Mineral and Petroleum Titles (the Registry).
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About Our Opportunity
As the Registry Support Geologist, you will report to the Manager, Registry of Mineral and Petroleum Titles and provide expertise in mineral rights management and regulation 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 and jurisdictions, and with stake and rights holders.
Primary Accountabilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst other tasks:
Registry Support Geologist
Responding to inquiries (verbally and in writing) from stakeholders with guidance and expertise on Mineral Resources (and other) legislation, and directing inquiries to other Government staff where appropriate
Supporting stakeholders in the use of the Mineral Rights Online Registry System (NovaROC)
Reviewing and making recommendations on applications for mineral rights for compliance with legislation
Representing the branch/division/section on various working groups and committees
Providing preliminary review of technical assessment reports and prospector statements
Processing and recording payments and refunds
Preparing reports which describe current statistics and analysis of mineral rights in Nova Scotia
Developing and updating procedures/processes and other documentation related to the work of the Registry
Occasionally supporting Exploration Monitoring Geologist in field inspections
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate you have:
A bachelor's degree in earth or geosciences and a minimum of three summers of related experience.
Strong communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, time management and judgment skills are essential.
Experience in a direct customer/client facing role.
A valid drivers license.
Some knowledge of the Province's Mineral Resources Act and Regulations.
Competencies in several computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, ARCGIS)
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 , 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
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
May be required to work overtime on occasion
Expected to be eligible for flexible work arrangements (work from home or other location up to two days per week) following training/onboarding period
Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position.
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 07 - PR 12
Salary Range: $2,004.96 - $2,982.67 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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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