Location: Halifax
Competition #PSC08-ENS12-CB
(Note: Two positions are available, one Term and one Casual)
A recent review of the business operations and mandate of Elections Nova Scotia has resulted in a full restructuring of the agency to better position it as a leader in electoral administration, electoral finance, and promoting public engagement in the democratic process. A recruitment process is now underway to identify those most qualified to transform the agency.
This is a bargaining unit position restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. All current employees applying for job competitions are required to include their employee ID number in order to be considered as a bargaining unit applicant. External applicants will be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit applicants.
Geographical Information Systems Analyst
Reporting to the Manager Geographic Information Systems, the GIS Analyst is part of a team which is accountable for developing and updating a geographic information system which involves harmonizing digital mapping information with the Civic Address Registry to produce highly accurate and reliable digital and hard copy electoral geography products.
It is an exciting time to be part of the broader Elections Nova Scotia team where employees multi-task, as necessary, to ensure the continuing renewal of the electoral process and fulfill the agency’s mandate of election readiness planning, electoral finance management, and the administration of electoral events.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited college or university (Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Information Systems, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent, with 1 year related and current (within last 2 years) experience in the GIS industry. The incumbent requires: training in database administration and/or experience working with GIS databases; knowledge and hands-on experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS application software; knowledge of GIS principles; and skills in the techniques and methods of geographic information systems, automated mapping systems, cartography, and network routing.
The ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple priorities, and work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is essential. The incumbent must also be detail-oriented and have strong oral and written communication skills. Elections experience and knowledge would be considered assets.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible People and Persons with Disabilities. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application form, resume or cover letter.
Classification: TE 11-19
Salary Rate: $29,890 – $45,905
Competition # PSC08-ENS12-CB
Closing Date: August 14, 2008
Please forward your resume and a letter of introduction, in confidence, to:
psc-exrecruit@gov.ns.ca or
Strategic Support Services, NS Public Service Commission
1888 Brunswick Street, 7th Floor
Halifax, NS B3J 3J8