Planning Technician I – II (GIS Technologist) (Halifax)

Department: Natural Resources
Competition #5270CD-CB

Status (Permanent)

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.

This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees.

Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their employee ID number.  Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued.  Your Employee Self Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status is prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual NS Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified NS Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

Duties:

Reporting to the Supervisor, GIS and Cartography, the technician will work on the migration and reconciliation of Crown lands into the new land registration system.  They will be responsible to analyze, interpret, compile, code and manipulate survey fabric data for updating the Provincial Crown Lands Cadastral Database in concert with existing GIS Technicians. Using specialized ESRI software and data collected from the field offices, Crown Lands Cadastral GIS and Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations NSPRD; the technician will continue the building, updating and maintenance of the cadastral digital database.  In addition the technician will provide information, maps and analysis in response to inquiries, requests and updates.  The technician will be required to participate in preparation of compiled plans that will be utilized for migration of Crown lands.  Must be able to multitask and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to work and communicate within a high pressure team environment.

Qualifications:
 
Requires Grade XII plus must be a graduate of a college or technical institution which specializes in Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying or Remote Sensing or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience in dealing with geographic information systems.  In-depth knowledge and experience in the use of geographic information systems and related database applications; understanding and use of legal documentation and terminology are required.  Extensive knowledge of GIS technologies and software packages including: ESRI suite of software, UNIX, Windows 2000, WordPerfect, Lotus Approach, Access, SQL, etc.  Must possess a wide range of cartographic skills and have an aptitude for working with old documents and maps.  Must be a team player with a strong ability to interact with co-workers, other professionals and management; possess a working knowledge of the basic principles of land surveying, photogrammetry, map projections and the use of surveying software, ie., C&G; have good written and verbal communication skills; have the ability to adapt to changing technologies and methodologies; possess an ability for writing procedures and policies pertaining to GIS.

Classification Level: TE 16 – 22
 
Salary Range:  $35,041 – $51,981

Closing Date: April 22, 2008

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.

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

Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M. on the closing date.  Submissions must be received by fax or email by midnight on the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.