Competition : 46486 Department:Service Nova Scotia Location:AMHERST Type of Employment:Permanent Union Status: NSGEU : NSPG Closing Date:18:Jul:25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Designation Status This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Indigenous Person, African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons, and/or Person with a Disability. See the Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups. About Us 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. 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 GeoNOVAhere. About Our Opportunity This client:focused, problem:solving role offers an excellent opportunity to build your analytical skills and advance your career through hands:on experience and professional development. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of geomatics professionals committed to improving provincial GIS datasets and refining maintenance strategies and quality control programs. Reporting to GIS Coordinators at the Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre in Amherst, the Geographic Information System (GIS 1:2) Specialist is responsible for the collection, manipulation, analysis, development, maintenance, and mapping of government:related spatial datasets. Documenting processes and procedures is a key part of the role. Collaboration with stakeholders and data providers, along with the use of remotely sensed data such as aerial photography, satellite imagery, LiDAR, and Pictometry) is essential to maintaining the foundational provincial datasets. Digitizing source materials and integrating GPS data are also necessary for this work. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, detail:oriented geomatics professional with technical expertise in the latest GIS technologies and practices. This includes experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Online (AGOL), Esri Enterprise/Portal, and ArcGIS Pro, as well as a solid understanding of cartographic principles, spatial analysis tools, relational and file:based databases, and geographic data methodologies. Primary Accountabilities The GIS Specialist is responsible for: : Maintaining and promoting GIS best practices and quality control standards : Managing and maintaining geospatial databases : Creating and maintaining digital geospatial data and products : Developing and publishing GIS applications for provincial government partners using ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and/or Esri Enterprise/Portal : Producing cartographic products that adhere to standards and prioritize accessibility : Researching and developing new geospatial products and solutions : Utilizing remote sensing data such as aerial photography, orthophotos, and LiDAR, including the creation of derived products such as DEMs : Supporting and maintaining databases, distributable datasets, map services, and mapping applications, including the creation of technical documentation : Providing technical support and training to other provincial departments, municipalities, and First Nation communities on spatial information needs : Assisting clients in locating and accessing the geospatial data and products they require : Enhancing the client experience by exploring and testing self:serve data distribution solutions Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must have one of the fo