Geomatics Analyst (GIS Officer 3)
Competition # : 47168
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: AMHERST
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 23-Oct-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 a recognized 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.
GeoNOVA is the provincial mapping program, providing geomatics solutions for departments and agencies across the 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 Program Administrator responsible for geographic naming in Nova Scotia.
Find more about GeoNOVA here.
About Our Opportunity
This GIS technical lead role supports government operations and external clients by developing and maintaining geographic data products, conducting advanced cartography and spatial analysis, and ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of provincial geospatial information. Reporting to the Geomatics Administrator – Program Lead, the GIS Analyst plays a key role in shaping how geographic data is used for decision-making across sectors.
Qualifications and Experience
The incumbent must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant geomatics field, plus 5 years related experience OR graduation from an approved technical school in the field of geomatics (equivalent to a 2-year diploma) plus a minimum of 8 years related experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The ideal candidate must have expert training and be proficient in Geomatics, Geomatics applications and database design. Our team works with the Esri suite of software; therefore, expert knowledge of Esri software and tools, as well as geographic data and principles, is required. The Analyst works in a complex digital environment, prioritizing, assigning, scheduling, and monitoring work while resolving conflicts related to the maintenance, quality assurance, and distribution of various provincial geomatics datasets. Good interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to participate in a team environment and maintain relationships with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders, government departments and agencies, as well as First Nation representatives. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure, managing multiple projects with changing resources and priorities to meet static and dynamic deadlines. Oversight and execution of externally contracted specialized work to meet the business’s goals. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to deliver presentations at public meetings and work collaboratively with a diverse range of users of geographic information.
The ideal candidate will have strong scripting skills for efficiency and automation, using tools such as Python, or other programming languages. They will identify opportunities to promote the benefits of Geomatics in government and business. An understanding of the Department’s corporate geographic databases and project management skills is considered an asset.
This role requires strong competencies in Analytical Thinking, Strategic Planning, Initiative, Communication, Technological Adaptability, and Project Management.
Please provide details in your cover letter explaining how you qualify for the position, considering the qualifications listed above.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Please include a cover letter with your application.
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.
Benefits
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.
Additional Information
This is a permanent, full-time employment opportunity based in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The position location is at the Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre based in Amherst. The successful candidate will need to regularly commute to the office.
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
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-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 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.
