Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Programmer (GIS Officer 3)

Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Programmer (GIS Officer 3)

Competition #: 44111

Department: Elections Nova Scotia

Location: BURNSIDE

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 10-Feb-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Elections Nova Scotia is an independent, non-partisan agency responsible for administering the Elections Act, conducting provincial general elections and by-elections, ensuring compliance with electoral law, and maintaining election-related information.

Who You Are

You creatively use modern spatial concepts to enhance data analysis and visually present information using mapping and GIS tools. You are a team player, flexible, dependable, and can work efficiently under stressful deadlines with excellent interpersonal skills.

About Our Opportunity

This GIS Analyst/Programmer opportunity allows you to be part of the Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) team at an exciting time of modernizing the electoral process. You will maintain Nova Scotia’s geospatial electoral database, conduct customized analysis, implement quality control procedures, prepare cartographic products, and develop GIS-related tools.

Primary Accountabilities

You will collaborate with the IT/GIS team members at Elections Nova Scotia and be responsible for multiple projects, requiring you to:

• Employ your knowledge of GIS principles, mapping, and cartography to perform GIS analysis in support of electoral administration.
• Edit GIS datasets and maintain data, implementing quality assurance activities.
• Develop and produce cartographic products.
• Provide IT technical support to staff and election officers as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant Geomatics field plus five (5) years of related experience; or graduation from an approved technical school in the field of Geomatics plus eight (8) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

You Have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of geographic and spatial concepts.
• Hands-on experience using ESRI’s ArcServer, ArcGIS desktop software, and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience using Python in GIS applications and tools.
• Experience in ModelBuilder to develop automated processes.
• Experience in cartography.

Assets include:

• Knowledge of Nova Scotia civic addresses and road network geographic features.
• Experience with ArcGIS WPF SDK.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

The Government of Nova Scotia offers a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of December 4, 2025.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to learn, train, and develop your skills.
• Engaging workplace where employees feel valued and respected.

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to build a diverse workforce that reflects the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

This is a bargaining unit position restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). External applicants will be considered only if there are no qualified civil service candidates.

Offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and credential verification. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Questions may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.