forest survey technician

Competition # : 49032 Department: Natural ResourcesLocation: TUSKETType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 14-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsNova Scotia is rich in natural resources ? including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, 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.About Our OpportunityWe are looking for a qualified Geomatics Engineering Technologist to provide legal property boundary, topographical and other geospatial survey functions for multiple government departments in support of provincial land management. Primary AccountabilitiesContributing to the establishment, investigation, and re-establishment of land and property boundaries, location, ownership, and preparation of plans and legal descriptions for tracts of land and myriad other planning and operational strategies.Providing technical support and leadership by delivering expert advice and solutions on GIS mapping, modeling and research and analysis. This advice will keep in mind the strategic initiatives and on-going legislative requirements related to land management, land use and land acquisition and public inquiries or complaints related to land use violations as well as boundary, land title and/or right of way disputes. Planning, executing, and supporting the work of survey teams for a wide range of Crown Land survey project and related operations.Involved in extensive research, complex geo-referencing calculations and preparation of survey plans, legal boundary descriptions and associated documents.Conducting, supervising and coordinating the collection, computation and recording of field surveying data using the latest in electronic and satellite-based technology.Extracting, compiling and interpreting geoscientific data obtained from aerial photography, satellite imagery and other remote sensing equipment, using a range of specialized software such as Carlson Survey, ArcGIS, and several advanced GNSS (global navigation satellite system) processing software and firmware package.Participating in all aspects of the fieldwork of the survey team. This position's primary area of responsibility will include survey work to support the mapping and maintenance of Crown boundaries. This position reports to the Crown Land Surveyor.Qualifications and ExperienceTo be considered for this opportunity, you have a Diploma in Surveying Technology. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. You will have some experience in geomatics, i.e.: integration of acquisition, modeling, analysis and management of spatially referenced data.You have some knowledge in the use of computers and software used to digitally transform and shape spatial data, (e.g., programs such as to ArcMap, GPS processing programs, Carlson Survey and transformation/conversion software). Your understanding and training in map projections, error analysis, geodetic computations, reference datums, geoids, ellipsoids, coordinate transformations and other geospatial factors will be used in this position.You possess (or have ability to quickly acquire) some knowledge of survey law, key provincial statutes, property law, regulatory requirements, current and past processes in land registration and historical knowledge of land transactions in Nova Scotia dating back more than 200 years.You can interpret physical survey evidence and properly rate that evidence in the determination of legal boundaries. You are also proficient in the operation, maintenance and integration of Electronic Total Stations, all levels Location Tusket , NS Work location On site Salary $ 22.50 to $ 44.71 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CareerBeacon #2230850 Various locations Tusket, NS