Competition #5120CD-CB
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. We are a welcoming workplace and welcome applications from Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities, African Nova Scotians, other Racially Visible Persons, and women in under represented or non traditional occupations.
Please send your cover letter and resume as one document when applying via e mail. Also please quote the competition number in the e-mail subject line and in your cover letter.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cartographic Technologist is responsible for updating Forest Resources GIS databases. Under the general supervision of the GIS Supervisor, the Technologist works in a computer environment digitizing and updating data to reflect the most recent information available from air photo interpretation, satellite imagery and field inventories. Production records are maintained by the Technologist to track the update of thematic digital layers in resource databases.
The Technologist will have completed high school and a technical course or diploma related to GIS, computer-aided design (CAD), or comparable data editing; experience is an asset. The Technologist should have basic working experience with computers in a Windows-style environment. The Technologist should be able to work accurately and precisely with a mouse, keyboard, and computer screen for extended periods of time. The Technologist should be able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Salary Range: $15.45 – $23.73/hour
Please forward your application/resume to the attention of:
Human Resources Division
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 698, 1701 Hollis Street
2nd Floor, Founders Square Building
Halifax, NS B3J 2T9
Fax: (902) 424 3222,
Email: Resources-JobApps@gov.ns.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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