GIS Student Intern

Municipality of East Hants - 5 Jobs

Elmsdale, NS

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Posted 5 days ago

Job Details:

In-person

$20.00 / hour

Full-time

Contract

Temporary

Seasonal

Term

Entry Level

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

The Planning & Development (P&D) department is accepting applications for an 8-week GIS student placement during the 2026 spring work term period.

Job tasks include:

Mapping and analysis in support of the 2026 Community Plan Review such as:
- Updating flood zone mapping
- Identification of agricultural lands
- Mapping urban heat islands
Developing and updating Web Apps and/or Dashboards in ArcGIS Online
Reviewing, updating, and inventorying the Municipality's spatial data.
Other projects as determined by the individual's skillset.

The work will be varied and will provide solid experience as a GIS Technician in a busy municipal planning department.

This position may be a hybrid of remote and in-person work at our Elmsdale office, with some field work required and access to reliable transportation required, mileage to be reimbursed as per policy.

The preferred candidate will be well versed in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Portal, and spatial database management. Proficiency in Python, Arcade, QGIS, and graphic design would be considered assets.

Hourly Rate: $20 p/hour

Hours: 35 hours p/week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm for an 8 week term

Deadline to apply: Ad will remain posted until filled.

For more information, and to apply, please visit https://www.easthants.ca/employment/

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 902-883-6216.

Company Website: http://www.easthants.ca

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About Municipality of East Hants

East Hants is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality. East Hants is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada with over 27% of the population being under age 25, and the second-highest population growth in Nova Scotia in 2021, behind the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Municipality of East Hants offers diverse career opportunities, modern facilities, an innovative, continuous improvement culture, and a Flexible Work Policy with a focus on work-life balance.

We live a work culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are committed to personal and team professional development, are passionate about community, and are excited about being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.

The main Municipal office is located at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale, NS. Additional worksites throughout East Hants include facilities for the Water Utility, the East Hants Aquatic Centre, the East Hants Sportsplex, Burntcoat Head Park, Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre, the East Hants Waste Management Centre, and multiple parks, trails, and playgrounds.

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