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Competition # : 46903

Department: Environment and Climate Change

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 18-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Reporting to the Manager of Drinking Water and Water Resources, the Environmental Data and GIS Innovation Lead will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven environmental solutions, spearheading improvements in how we collect, manage, report, and analyze critical environmental data. They will harness a suite of tools to build integrated solutions that streamline every step of the data lifecycle, including systems for environmental data management, geospatial mapping and field data collection, workflow automation, and dynamic reporting.

The Environmental Data and GIS Innovation Lead will also evaluate and document data workflows, contribute to data governance best practices, and manage essential databases and user systems to ensure high-quality, accessible information. This leadership role blends technical expertise, system innovation, and collaboration, working closely with environmental scientists, GIS specialists, and other stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights that drive impactful environmental decisions.

The Environmental Data and GIS Innovation Lead is a senior technical–strategic role that modernizes how Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change collects, manages, and uses environmental and water resource data. Acting as a bridge between scientists, GIS specialists, and decision-makers, the role leads innovation in data systems, governance, and visualization—turning complex datasets into actionable insights that shape environmental policy and programs.

As the Environmental Data and GIS Innovation Lead, you will drive improvements in how environmental and water resources data are collected, managed, analyzed, and reported. You will develop tools, dashboards, and geospatial visualizations to support evidence-based decision-making while optimizing workflows using platforms such as WISKI, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Power Platform. This role also includes system administration, vendor coordination, and supporting change management through user engagement and testing. You will ensure data integrity through governance and QA/QC practices, provide training to users, and promote strategic collaboration across teams and departments. By fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, you’ll help advance the department’s data capabilities and GIS strategies to inform environmental policy and programs. You may also be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. environmental science, water resources, geography, computer science) plus six (6) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

You also possess the following:

• Experience working with environmental and water resources datasets.
• Proven experience improving data workflows and managing databases/systems (e.g., user access, performance, contracts/agreements).
• Experience acting as a liaison between business users and software vendors, including support for change management and user testing.

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Environmental data management systems
• ESRI ArcGIS software

• Skilled in designing tools, dashboards, and visualizations for data reporting and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify innovative solutions using existing tools.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, R, M, SQL).
• Experience leading user engagement and supporting data strategies in technical settings.
• Familiarity with data science standards and practices at the national and international level.
• Experience working in a government or regulatory setting.

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 or will result in termination of your employment.

We may assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. 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. We also offer 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.

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to work overtime on occasion
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of June 1, 2026. However, the position status (“term”, “temporary” or “casual”) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

• Career development with guidance, tools, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace with forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,107.16- $3,649.33 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative 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.