Sr. Property Mapper SNSMR (Drafting & Illustration Tech. 3)

 
Competition # : 42452 
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: AMHERST
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status:
NSGEU - NSPG 
Closing Date: 11-Apr-24  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia, 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’s 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.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you are the subject matter expert on the mapping-related maintenance of the Nova Scotia Property Records Database (NSPRD). In consultation with your Manager, you allocate resources to ensure that the legislated deadlines for processing transactions are respected. Supervising and leading a team of Mapping Registration Technicians (MRTs), you provide technical direction to MRT staff on mapping issues, liaising between the program owner and staff as required. You may also be called upon to advise the Regional Manager on operational and technical issues affecting property mapping functions, such as mapping processes and file improvement.
Primary Accountabilities
-Ensuring that MRTs (Mapping Registration Technicians) are trained in all aspects of mapping procedures, and kept current on evolving procedural and policy changes;
-Maintaining the integrity and quality of the province’s cadastre, using knowledge of land survey standards, governing legislation and regulations relating to real property, departmental program policy and procedures and digital mapping techniques;
-Performing transactional audits and quality control checks to ensure that the mapping duties are carried out consistently and in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Program Owner;
-Providing land ownership, size and location data to Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) required for accurate property assessment and oversees all land related assessment appeals and inquires; 
-Reviewing and approving the work completed by MRTs on appeals under the Assessment Act, relating to ownership, location and size of property, based on current mapping policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this position, you have completed a diploma from a recognized program that includes courses in survey principles and practices, and property law. In addition, you possess a minimum of 6 years in a related field. An acceptable equivalent may be considered. A minimum of 2 years experience as a Property Mapper in the program is required. In addition, you possess:
-Expertise of property mapping in a computerized environment, with demonstrated knowledge and ability to determine the accuracy and quality of the cadastre and of information provided;
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
-Well developed interviewing skills to effectively deal with clients whose actions are strongly influenced by the sensitive nature of the issues;
-Specific knowledge of land related programs, policies, procedures and applicable legislative requirements;
-The ability to react and adjust positively to changes in the work environment and to technologies;
-The ability to train and coach staff;
-Excellent decision-making abilities and attention to detail on complex issues with a well ordered and logical approach to analyzing and solving problems;
-The ability to manage multiple tasks, to plan, monitor, complete and perform quality control while maintaining accuracy, meeting service level targets and deadlines;
-Extensive working knowledge of database software to access the NSPRD such as LIN_NS, Property On-line (POL) and IasWorld and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet browsers.
 
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 2- year, Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of April 30, 2026. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. Hourly rate: $36.78 - $42.97 per hour.
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.
 
Pay Grade:  TE 26 -   
Salary Range:  $2,252.00 - $2,631.07 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 Competitionsnovascotia.ca.