Draft & IT 1(A-B)2(A-C) (Prop MapSNSMR)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, we impact every citizen, business and municipality and business in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services’ vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business. To learn more about our Department, please click on the following link:

https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/service-nova-scotia-and-internal-services/about

About Our Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Senior Property Mapper, you maintain, and upgrade property mapping using information from the Registry (title documents and plans of survey or subdivision).

Primary Accountabilities

Key accountabilities include:

• Approving, rejecting or requesting modification to parcel description certification applications;
• Receiving payments for document submissions, products, services, and deed transfer tax and properly manage accounts for monies received;
• Ensuring applications and documents are accurately prepared, approved, registered and indexed for future access in accordance with established policies and procedures, and maintaining a computerized information system (attribute database-LIN_NS);
• Providing support to Property Valuation Services Corporation by resolving problem plans and documents and linkages between the LIN_NS and IASWorld databases;
• Working collaboratively with other government agencies and the general public, you will help to improve the quality of the LIN_NS and IASWorld databases.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, you have completed a Technical program in a related field or an acceptable equivalent. A solid working knowledge of mapping techniques (as it applies to property mapping) is essential. A working knowledge of Provincial Statutes relating to real and personal property is also required. In addition, you possess excellent communications skills, the ability to interact with people in a professional manner with a customer-focused approach and you are a collaborative team player. Completion of courses in computer/windows operating systems, computer software used in the digital mapping updating process is also important. Completion of approved courses in drafting or graphics, survey principles, property law, and experience working in a legal setting is also a requirement.

Direct knowledge of the LIN_NS and IASWorld databases, additional education/experience in software, and the handling and maintaining of files contained in a map library will be considered definite assets. A working knowledge of Departmental programs and related legislation as well as bilingualism in French and English would be considered assets.

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

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.

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date ofDecember 6, 2022. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

On October 6, 2021 the Government of Nova Scotia announced full vaccination will be a condition of employment for new staff being hired. View News Release

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.