Opportunities: Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer 1(A)-(B)-2(A)-(C) (Halifax) (46157)
Opportunities: Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer 1(A)-(B)-2(A)-(C) (Halifax) (46157)
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Job Description
Competition # :46157
Department:Public Works
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Temporary
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:05-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Asset Information Services (AIS) is a division of the Department of Public Works. At AIS we provide technical support to the department by collecting maintaining and distributing asset data in a method best suited for decision makers. AIS provides coordination and information to the department and public with relation to the use of provincial roads.
About Our Opportunity
As the Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer you provide highly skilled geomatics expertise and experience. You are an essential part of the AIS team; leading and overseeing a host of technical projects related to the support operation and evolution of GIS technology within the department including hardware software and data maintenance.
Primary Accountabilities
As the GIS Officer you provide technical direction and support to various in-house staff off-site staff as well as contract personnel engaged in the creation maintenance and distribution of the departments corporate geographic databases. You will assist in the development implementation and monitoring of department GIS Policies procedures and standards for facilitating the integration of geographically referenced data. You will collaborate often with other government departments and stakeholders including the Geomatics Centre EMO and Internal Services.
You will be responsible to manage multiple projects at any given time including daily tasks such as:
- Administration of the Departments ArcGIS Online environment;
- Creation of maps and visualizations to effectively communicate information;
- Managing spatial databases and performing related analytical functions;
- Employing GIS technologies relational database practices geographic analysis tools and methodologies;
- Data collection data conversion technical documentation; and
- Identifying opportunities to promote the benefits of geomatics in government business.
Qualifications and Experience
- GIS operations and ESRI GIS products including ArcGIS Online and ArcPro;
- Application of relational database principles;
- Working with the various road asset information including Nova Scotia Road Network (NSRN);
- Building geoprocessing models via Python or Model Builder; and
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- ArcGIS Enterprise and Linear Referencing Systems (LRS);
- Experience creating applications using Field Maps and Survey123;
- Knowledge of ETL tools such as Safe Software FME; and
- Knowledge of MS Access for assisting in database development and integration with GIS.
As travel is required for this position you must have a valid drivers license. Candidates are asked to include a current drivers abstract with their application.
Project management skills are required as you often work independently within a deadline driven environment. You have a knack for developing and maintaining strong working relationships between various stakeholders and employ a high standard for client and customer service in your work. Good interpersonal skills along with the ability to participate and collaborate in a team environment are essential to your success.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies 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 aDefined Benefit 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.
Working Conditions
Majority of time is spent working within an office environment. On occasion may travel by carfor site visits.
May occasionally move or lift objects such as office supplies equipment and boxes of files.
Additional Information
This is a Temporary employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of November 15 2025. The appointment status (Temporary Casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
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.
Pay Grade: PR 01- PR 10
Salary Range: $1587.24- $2760.42Bi-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 Womenin 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 you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
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 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 concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
