Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture
Location: SHELBURNE OR HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Temporary
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support, and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s coastal and rural communities. We work to promote Nova Scotia as Canada’s premier fish and seafood province.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

There is a continuous requirement to problem solve complex issues arising from aquaculture and marine plant applications and ongoing file management. Upholding Department and Government policy while addressing the often-unique circumstances of a given situation requires in-depth analytical skills and recommending solutions. The incumbent is often required to develop unconventional outputs dependent on situations as they arise. The incumbent must be motivated, persuasive, self-reliant, adaptable, independent, innovative, and entrepreneurial in leading the provision and delivery of geo-spatial products and data.

You will collaborate with staff within the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the maintenance and monitoring of datasets and be responsible for multiple projects at any given time requiring the ability to multi-task and work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where you will:

• Employ your knowledge and experience of GIS principals, mapping and cartography to perform GIS analysis in support of aquaculture policies and processes.
• Perform GIS datasets edits and data maintenance and implement quality assurance activities.
• Develop and produce cartographic products.
• Be responsible for assessing licence and lease applications on the basis of established policy, procedures, precedent, and guidelines.
• Be responsible for the integrity of all GIS information and its usage.
• Be responsible for the interpretation of GIS data.
• Be responsible for identifying needs and gaps in relation to the Department’s spatial data.
• Be responsible to effectively managing time and resources to balance long-term tasks with immediate needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Post graduate degree/diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A bachelor’s degree in a relevant Geomatics field plus five (5) years of related experience; or graduation from an approved technical school in the field of Geomatics plus eight (8) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

You have:

• demonstrated knowledge of geographic and spatial concepts
• hands-on experience using ESRI’s suite of software, ArcGIS desktop software, and ArcGIS Online
• experience in cartography and the production of digital maps
• experience maintaining and editing spatial datasets, including applying quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) measures
• the ability to develop, document, and maintain metadata in accordance with established standards
• experience interpreting and visualizing complex data to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement
• the ability to manage concurrent projects with minimal supervision in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences
• a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development in GIS, geospatial technology, and aquaculture-related domains

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.

• Employ your knowledge and experience of GIS principals, mapping and cartography to perform GIS analysis in support of aquaculture policies and processes.
• Perform GIS datasets edits and data maintenance and implement quality assurance activities.
• Develop and produce cartographic products.
• Be responsible for assessing licence and lease applications on the basis of established policy, procedures, precedent, and guidelines.
• Be responsible for the integrity of all GIS information and its usage.
• Be responsible for the interpretation of GIS data.
• Be responsible for identifying needs and gaps in relation to the Department’s spatial data.
• Be responsible to effectively managing time and resources to balance long-term tasks with immediate needs