Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: AMHERST
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 23-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
ABOUT US
GeoNOVA is the provincial mapping program, providing geomatics solutions for departments and agencies across provincial government. GeoNOVA’s vision is to ensure geographic information supports the Government of Nova Scotia in achieving excellence in decision making and service delivery.
Located in Amherst, NS the Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre was established in the 1990s as a centre of excellence in the geomatics sciences. Join our leading-edge team of geomatics professionals as the Geomatics Information System Officer responsible for geographic naming in Nova Scotia.
Find more about GeoNOVA here: GeoNOVA
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
The GIS Specialist is responsible for:
- Maintaining and promoting GIS best practices and quality control standards
- Managing and maintaining geospatial databases
- Creating and maintaining digital geospatial data and products
- Developing and publishing GIS applications for provincial government partners using ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and/or Esri Enterprise/Portal
- Producing cartographic products that adhere to standards and prioritize accessibility
- Researching and developing new geospatial products and solutions
- Utilizing remote sensing data such as aerial photography, orthophotos, and LiDAR, including the creation of derived products such as DEMs
- Supporting and maintaining databases, distributable datasets, map services, and mapping applications, including the creation of technical documentation
- Providing technical support and training to other provincial departments, municipalities, and First Nation communities on spatial information needs
- Assisting clients in locating and accessing the geospatial data and products they require
- Enhancing the client experience by exploring and testing self-serve data distribution solutions
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate must have one of the following education levels:
- Graduation from an approved Geomatics program at a recognized GIS technical school and/or
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Geomatics field
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience in the following:
- Experience with geographic information systems and related database applications.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude who applies a regular application of independent, sound judgment to solve problems in relation to the quality assurance of geographic databases.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, good organizational and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise a logical approach to analyzing problems, interpret client needs while building relationships, adapt to new methodologies and software applications, interact with outside organizations and the public in a professional manner.
- Work cooperatively and collectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
- Ability to embrace changing technology and innovate internal processes to make the most of changes in technology
- Manage multiple tasks with conflicting priorities while meeting deadlines.
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