Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Please Quote Competition #165776-CB

This is a bargaining unit position restricted to current civil service employees represented by Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. All current employees applying for job competitions are required to include their employee ID number in order to be considered as a bargaining unit applicant. External applicants will be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Duties:

The Coordinator, Geographic Information and Planning is responsible for the collection, storage, management, analysis, and appropriate distribution of physical activity, sport, and recreation related facility information through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Work will include the management of the Nova Scotia Trail Information Project (www.trails.gov.ns.ca), providing support to community driven trail development projects, continuing the development of a province-wide recreation facility inventory, supporting inter-departmental/governmental efforts of planning for trail and recreation facility development, and development of a number of cartographic products (from a GIS) supportive of planning and promotional efforts. Beyond the scope of a technical position, the Coordinator of Geographic Information will consult with numerous community groups, non-government organizations, and volunteers to conduct needs assessments, and develop appropriate and accurate information for use in community physical activity, sport and recreation planning and promotional activities.

Qualifications:

Grade XII plus a diploma in GIS/ cartography from a recognized institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Geographic Information Systems and a high degree of proficiency with ESRI suite and cartographic design standards is required. Demonstrated experience and ability working with communities to develop GIS databases and cartographic needs/products is an asset. Demonstrated experience and ability applying GIS technology to physical activity, sport, and recreation planning is an asset. Knowledge of the Nova Scotia's community trail delivery model is an asset. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a high level of initiative, ability to work independently as well as a member of a team, set effective work priorities, keep accurate and complete records, and make sound judgments. 

Classification: TE 11-19

Salary Range: $29, 891- $45,905

Closing Date:  May 20, 2008
  

To apply, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter or completed application form, quoting the competition number to:

Department of Health
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 488
Halifax, NS B3J 2R8
or Fax (902) 424-5667
       
Applications can also be forwarded to the Department of Health e-address at HEALTHhr@gov.ns.ca.  Please quote competition number.

Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 p.m. or midnight on the closing date if forwarding by fax or e-mail.
 
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. We are a progressive workplace and welcome applications from Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, other racially visible persons, and women in under-represented or non-traditional occupations. All applicants who are members of an employment equity group are encouraged to self identify.