Legal Services Technician 1(A)-(B)-2

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Lands and Forestry is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, 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.

About Our Opportunity

As the Legal Services Technician, you will be responsible for researching and analyzing legal documents and historical records for data used to establish title history for Crown lands.

Primary Accountabilities

This includes accurate and timely preparation of Crown lands research reports and recommendations. You will interpret Grants, petitions, certificates of title, leases, letters of authority, and other pertinent land transaction documents as well as aerial photos, maps and plans.

You will also assist the public, genealogists, historians, museums, archaeologists, lawyers, land surveyors, personnel from other government departments and Natural Resources & Renewables staff, in relation to inquiries about Crown land records. You will provide copies of requested documents and be responsible for processing payments for research requests.

This position reports to the Supervisor of Research and Records Management for the Crown Lands Information Management Centre.

Qualifications and Experience

This position requires the successful completion of a two-year paralegal technology course from a recognized institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

You must be familiar with and/or have a working knowledge of the following:

• Applicable legislation including the Crown Lands Act and the Land Registration Act as well as relevant policies and procedures.
• Common Law.
• Land registration systems (both Registry of Deeds and the Land Registration); and
• Municipal, provincial, and federal jurisdictions and responsibilities pertaining to land.

You should also have a good understanding of legal descriptions, aerial photos, geographic information systems, and records management as well as knowledge or an understanding of survey plans and maps.

You must be a strong communicator (both verbally and in writing) and able to work in a team environment. You need a strong working knowledge of computer technology, specifically Microsoft Word, Outlook, spreadsheet databases (Excel) and the internet.

Experience in the administration of government land holdings will be considered an asset. Understanding of cultural diversity, creating a diverse workforce and experience in promoting cultural diversity in the work place will also be considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

• Completion of a 1 year paralegal program along with 1 year of related experience
• 2 years of related experience with no paralegal technology course.

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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

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.