Geographic Information System Analyst (GIS Officer 3)

Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Nova Scotia is seeking a Geographic Information System Analyst to enhance the use of geomatics. This term position involves collaborative projects, client engagement, and policy development to better support decisions made by the Government of Nova Scotia. The role emphasizes strong communication and analytical skills alongside a solid educational foundation in geomatics.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Vacation and Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible work arrangement

Qualifications

• Five years related experience required with a bachelor's degree.
• Eight years related experience with a technical school graduation in geomatics considered.
• Knowledge of geomatics teams in Nova Scotia is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and initiatives to enhance geomatics usage.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders regarding GeoNOVA programs.
• Maintain partnerships with geomatics teams across government.

Skills

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Strong presentation and communication skills

Experience in business analysis

Time management and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Geomatics field

Graduated from an approved technical school in the field of geomatics

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

Job description

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Geographic Information System Analyst (GIS Officer 3)

Competition # : 46549

Department : Service Nova Scotia

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Term

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 30-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business, and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business. To learn more about our department, please click here : Department of Service Nova Scotia - Government of Nova Scotia

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. Find more about GeoNOVA here : GeoNOVA

About Our Opportunity

As part of the Partnerships and Policy team, reporting to the Program Administrator, your role involves building and maintaining partnerships with geomatics teams across government. You lead projects and initiatives that advance the use of geomatics, and you contribute to the development of policies, standards, and processes.

Primary Accountabilities

• Continuous Learning – Maintain relevant knowledge of geomatics and stay abreast of trends through research, training courses, meetings, and seminars.
• Effective Information Sharing and Collaboration - Stay informed about trends and relevant announcements in the geomatics industry to identify, draft, and distribute communications through SharePoint, email, and partner engagement.
• Collaboration Support- Facilitate or support facilitation of meetings, communications, and collaboration between project teams and partners across government.
• Client Engagement - Act as a liaison for clients and stakeholders, including developing awareness of programs and services offered by GeoNOVA and identifying new opportunities or areas for improvement.
• Project Support - Provide support on geomatics projects including the drafting and review of project documentation including project concepts, and business and functional requirements.
• Conference Planning - Work as a key member of the team to plan and host two annual conferences for the geomatics community.
• Operational Maintenance- Support the maintenance and good operation of the government geomatics infrastructure through documentation, client support, and identifying areas for improvement in processes and standards.
• Educational Partnership : Work collaboratively with private companies to plan and deliver geomatics training for geomatics users in Government of Nova Scotia.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold the following minimum education / work experiences :

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Geomatics field plus five (5) years related experience or

Graduated from an approved technical school in the field of geomatics in addition to eight (8) years related experience.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

In addition, the following are required skills / knowledge :

• In-depth knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including products, technology, and related principals.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (auditory, verbal and written). This is critical to articulate and relay complex problems and technical information to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with and a proven track record in effectively engaging and building partnerships with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Experience with business analysis including analyzing and defining business problems and requirements.
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timeframes.
• The ability to work cohesively in a team and independently.
• The ability to forge strong relationships of trust and collaboration across all levels of governments.

The following are considered assets :

• Knowledge of organizational structure of geomatics teams in the Government of Nova Scotia.
• Experience with project management and or business analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 suite such as SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, Planner, Power Automate, Lists, Outlook, Word and Excel.

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.

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 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

• Normal work week is 35 hours / week, 7 hours / day.
• This position qualifies for Flexible Work Arrangement (FAW) working hours, including earned days off.
• Time is spent in an office setting with flexible working from home arrangements.

Additional Information

This is a term position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a projected end date of October 26, 2026. The status of the vacancy (term / temp) is dependent on the start date of the candidate and the overall duration of the vacancy, in line with the collective agreement.

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 13

Salary Range : $2,556.10- $3,107.16Bi-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 Act.If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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 concernsmay be directed to [e-mail].

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