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SalaryDepartment: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: Multiple Locations
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 14-Feb-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources & Renewables 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.
We’re recruiting for Summer Students to help our province achieve big things! We are currently seeking three (3) Land Survey Resource Workers. The positions are located in Lunenburg, Tusket, and Lawrencetown.
About Our Opportunity
Looking for a rewarding summer job but don’t want to spend all day behind a desk inside? Come work for us and join an exciting team of survey professionals and technicians working on Land Surveying projects throughout the Western Region!
Primary Accountabilities
As a Land Survey Resource Worker with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, you will assist us with our ongoing program to coordinate existing Crown survey corners. You will be responsible for searching title to land being investigated, interpreting occupation and ownership evidence on aerial photography, satellite imagery and existing Crown Land Grant mapping.
You will be required to work in the field the majority of the time looking for field evidence and collecting coordinates using RTK GPS. You will provide timely, efficient and accurate information and support to existing staff on a variety of natural resource matters. Some independent surveying field work and office work may be required.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you are a full-time university or college student in the field of Surveying or Geomatics, who is returning to study in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program). Proof of returning to studies may be required.
You demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills and problem-solving ability. You are capable of conducting Land Surveying field and office work, both independently and as part of a team. You have a good working knowledge of computers and are familiar with applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Knowledge of or experience with Arcview/ArcMap is required.
The following are considered assets:
- Map reading;
- Aerial photography interpretation;
- Woods travel;
- Compass use;
- Survey Grade and Recreational.
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.
Working Conditions
Survey sites are often remote and results in long vehicle rides from the office and long walks in the woods before arriving on site.
Work locations may vary; overnight travel may be required.
A valid driver’s license is required; candidates selected for interviews may be required to submit a Driver’s Abstract.
Additional Information
Please note, the anticipated start date is May 13, 2024 with an end date of August 23, 2024.
We are recruiting for three (3) positions. One (1) located in each of the following areas:
1. Lunenburg;
2. Tusket;
3. Lawrencetown;
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 opportunities
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade:HOURLY
Salary Range:$17.34 - $28.26 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.
