Competition # : 46541
Department: Natural Resources
Location: TRURO
Type of Employment: Temporary
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 31-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables 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.
As the GIS Officer 1–2, you will play a key role in supporting provincial forest modelling and landscape planning initiatives. Your primary responsibilities will include the interpretation of satellite imagery and various geospatial datasets to identify, edit, and attribute features within a Geographic Information System (GIS). A core function of this role is the development and refinement of an up-to-date forest road layer to support planning activities.
Additional duties may involve:
This position occasionally requires field verification of GIS attributes through direct observation and measurement. Travel across the province by vehicle may be necessary.
This role reports to the Senior Resource Analyst.
To be considered for this opportunity, you have successfully graduated from an approved technical institution with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and possess practical experience in GIS feature editing. You excel in performing detailed tasks within a focused and structured environment.
You demonstrate sound judgment and are capable of executing responsibilities independently, with minimal supervision. This role requires initiative, critical thinking, and the ability to make informed decisions to achieve project objectives.
Other requirements:
Assets:
Your qualifications and competencies may be evaluated through a combination of the following tools: written examinations, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and references.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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 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 here: Benefits for government employees
The successful candidate will be working primarily in an office environment; this position may require some field validation and some in province travel may be required.
This is a temporary position based in Truro with an expected end date of December 19, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
Pay Grade: PR 01 - PR 10
Salary Range: $1,587.24 - $2,760.42 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.
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.