Coordinator of Mineral & Petroleum Titles (Program Admin Officer 3)
Competition # : 45425
Department: Natural Resources
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
The Geoscience and Mines Branch of the Department of Natural Resources manages mineral resources to achieve optimum economic, social, and environmental value for Nova Scotia. Within the Branch, the Mineral Management Division includes, amongst others, a team which manages the Registry of Mineral and Petroleum Titles (the Registry).
For more information visit: Department of Natural Resources
About Our Opportunity
As the Coordinator of Mineral & Petroleum Titles, you will report to the Manager, Registry of Mineral and Petroleum Titles and provide expertise in mineral rights management and regulation in the Province of Nova Scotia. In this role, you will participate in the administration of the Mineral Resources Act and Regulations. You will build and maintain relationships within the Geoscience and Mines Branch, the Department of Natural Resources, other government departments and jurisdictions, and industry stake and rights holders.
Primary Accountabilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst other tasks:
- Reviewing applications for mineral rights for compliance with legislation – processing those which comply and providing feedback on those that do not
- Providing Mineral Resources (and other) legislation related guidance, expertise and interpretation to internal and external stakeholders
- Representing the branch/division/section on various working groups and committees
- Liaising with the developer/operator of the online mineral rights registry to ensure that issues are resolved and upgrades are completed on appropriate timelines
- Processing and recording payments and refunds and/or supporting and guiding other staff in these tasks
- Preparing reports which describe current statistics and analysis of mineral rights in Nova Scotia
- Coordinating movement of data with branch internal GIS experts and other groups
- Developing and updating procedures/processes and other documentation related to the work of the Registry
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate you have:
- A bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to mineral resource management and five years of related experience.
- Strong communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, leadership, project management and judgment skills are essential.
- A valid drivers license.
- Extensive knowledge of the Province’s Mineral Resources Act and Regulations, with a particular emphasis on mineral rights.
- A deep understanding of online databases and connectivity with geographic information systems
- Competencies in a number of computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, ARCGIS)
- Experience in a direct customer/client facing role
We will assess the above qualifications 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.
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.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
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.
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.
