Geospatial Supervisor – Program Admin Officer 4

Government of Nova Scotia

. Provide leadership and coordination for GIS, integrated resource planning, and spatial analysis activities across multiple groups .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeCanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$3,410 - CA$4,006 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GIS leadership, program management, and spatial analysis, with a strong ability to synthesize data and develop strategic recommendations for resource planning and policy development. Proven track record in managing budgets, fostering stakeholder relationships, and delivering effective communication plans.

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GIS LeadershipProgram ManagementGeospatial AnalysisBudget ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Geospatial Information ManagementSpatial ModellingData SynthesisProgram EvaluationBusiness AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentProject ManagementChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInterpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentEffective CommunicationInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise GIS ToolsRemote SensingLiDARAutomationScripting

Industry Keywords

Integrated Resource PlanningNatural Resource ManagementLand-Use PlanningEnvironmental Decision-MakingGovernment Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and coordination for GIS, integrated resource planning, and spatial analysis activities across multiple groups
Supervise GIS staff
Manage and deliver outcomes for one or more province-wide programs
Administer Acts and regulations in Nova Scotia and potentially exercise designated ministerial powers and duties
Identify and design programs supporting evaluation and future planning for municipal and provincial organizations
Develop programs, conduct business analysis, and provide advice and policy recommendations
Manage program resources and capacity
Act as a consultant within government and with provincial and national organizations
Develop training programs and develop, review, and evaluate proposals requiring government support
Develop and/or deliver internal and external communications plans
Monitor and report on programs and provide reporting processes and tools
Identify process, system, and procedure shortcomings and deliver improvement and change-management plans
Manage prescribed program budgets and conduct complex budget-progress analyses
Allocate resources and develop strategies to meet program-management capacity requirements
Develop action plans for budget or operational-plan deviations
Manage day-to-day relationships with clients, contract service providers, and team members within established contract-management plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, along with six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Equivalent combination may include a completed master's degree and 4 years of related experience
Experience supervising or providing technical leadership to GIS, geospatial, modelling, or other technical professionals, and/or experience applying geospatial information to natural resource management
Experience managing projects and/or programs within desired cost, time, and quality parameters
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data from multiple sources
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop contacts and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to facilitate integration of analysis into program development, legislation, policy, and planning
High degree of independent judgment and initiative
Ability to develop concepts and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with industry, government, and community
Candidates must demonstrate education and experience equivalencies in their application
Successful completion of applicable background checks and credential confirmation
Where required, proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada
Assets include advanced geospatial analysis and spatial modelling; GIS/geospatial/modelling technical leadership; applying geospatial information to integrated resource planning, land-use planning, or environmental decision-making; remote sensing; LiDAR; geospatial data management; automation or scripting; enterprise GIS tools and solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life Insurance
General illness coverage
Short and Long Term Disability
Vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
Career Development, including career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training
Flexible work location across Department of Natural Resources offices in Nova Scotia