Competition # : 42602
Department: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 20-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources & Renewables 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.
For more information on the department view our website: https://novascotia.ca/natr
The Manager of the Crown Land Information Management Centre is appointed as the Registrar of Crown Lands, a statutory position created and defined under the Crown Lands Act. This position is accountable to ensure: the integrity and accuracy of the information maintained in the Crown lands registry; the mapping, archival storage, and retrieval of historical and digital Crown land data; the research and interpretation of current and historical records of Crown lands; the performance of the function of Registrar of Crown lands as designated under the Crown Lands Act; the conversion of paper to digital data; management of the Crown lands geographic information system and cartographic services.
As the Manager, Crown Lands Information Management Center, you will report to the Director of Surveys.
The Manager requires a combination of self motivation, strong leadership and a genuine interest and determination in fulfilling the Provincial and Departmental goal in Crown land records management and Cadastre maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of surveying and real property, being an expert in the interpretation of boundary descriptions and the translation of descriptions into graphical representations. You will be current with research, archival, mapping, and geospatial technologies and how these technologies can be integrated to be self supporting and can be leveraged to increase productivity and reduce time to product delivery.
You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal), time management and organizational skills with attention to detail. You have strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability in dealing with controversial issues. You are results oriented with a high level of initiative and motivation.
Certification as a Commissioned Land Surveyor recognized by CBEPS is considered an asset.
The Manager is responsible for:
A recognized post secondary degree preferably in Surveying or Geomatics and a minimum of five years experience in legal surveying, interpretating the extent of title, real property or acceptable equivalent education and experience.
The Manager should have detailed knowledge of all legislation, regulations, standards, and policies governing land transactions in Nova Scotia including (but not limited to) the Crown Lands Act, the Land Registration Act, the Quieting Titles Act, the Land Holdings Disclosure Act, the Land Titles Clarification Act, the Land Surveyors Act, the Municipal Government Act, the Limitation of Actions Act, and the Ministerial Land Transaction Regulations created under the Court Administration Act.
Based on the employment status, 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.
Typically located in a comfortable office environment with an opportunity to move about the premises. Occasionally driving by car for site visits is required, which might require the use of protective gear such as a hard hat, safety boots, eyewear, and gloves. The position may require site visits to assess and provide opinion as to the extent of certain properties.
This is a permanent position based in Halifax.
Please note: This is a repost. If you already applied to this competition, and nothing has changed to your experience, skills and knowledge then your application has been reviewed and there's no need to reapply.
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,687.15 - $4,608.93 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.
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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.