Crown Land Surveyor - Coxheath, Canada - Province of Nova Scotia

Province of Nova Scotia

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Coxheath, Canada

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Description

Department:
Natural Resources & Renewables

Location:

COXHEATH

Type of Employment:
Permanent

Union Status:
NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:4/3/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us:

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage.

The Department of Lands and Forestry 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 Opportunity:

The Crown Land Surveyor is accountable for the following: research and assessment of documentary, verbal and field evidence for the location of Crown land boundaries, the preparation of survey plans, legal descriptions and reports of survey, maintenance of previously surveyed Crown land boundaries and analysis of survey evidence.

The Crown Land Surveyor assists in the migration of Crown Land under the Land Registration Act and claims of adverse possession.

Primary Accountabilities:

As the Crown Land Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

The administration of multiple regional survey offices, which includes budget preparation and expenditure approval.
Supervision and performance management of survey staff which may be located in various offices.
Conducting all survey work in accordance with the Land Surveyors Act and Crown Lands Act.

Qualifications and Experience:

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized survey program approved by the Association of Nova Scotia Land Surveyors/ CBEPS, or equivalency accepted by the Association/ CBEPS; licensed NS Land Surveyor, plus 4 years of related experience.

Professional knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and practices and of legal surveying including survey law, case law, property law and the rules of evidence are required along with a thorough knowledge of all provincial statutes and regulations that deal with land and land development.

An understanding of the current and historical land registry land granting system is needed. A strong background in mathematics (coordinate geometry, curves, volumes, areas, calculus) is required.

It is also necessary to have an understanding and the ability to operate all normally encountered office and surveying equipment such as computers, plotters, digitizers, total stations, GPS receivers along with computer software such as Word Perfect, Lotus, Word, C&G Survey, Carlson Survey, ArcView, GPS software etc., to direct and facilitate procedures and processes associated with the analysis and use of highly complex technologies and related software programs.

This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret policies, procedures and legislation to ensure adherence to departmental/ government policy and to resolve any ongoing or complex field problems and/or complaints related to regional survey projects or contract work.

It requires thorough knowledge of training, supervisory, coaching and motivational techniques to effectively instruct, supervise and evaluate staff performance. Strong leadership skills with proven abilities to manage staff in adverse work environment is also required. Project management experience developing the scope of work, schedule, and technical specifications for land survey projects is essential.

Communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills are required to communicate effectively with staff, the public, consultants, contractors, government and private industry officials, to defend and explain difficult issues with regards to key decisions and departmental positions to management officials and/or industry stakeholders and the general public, and to prepare correspondence and reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.

Organizational skills along with the ability to work with very little supervision is necessary along with problem solving, analysis of evidence, financial management and procedural development skills.

An ability to build relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners is critical.

Equivalency:

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.

Working Conditions:

Work within an office environment with occasional field work. Field work can include working in extreme conditions and long walks to reach work sites.

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