Manager, Crown Land Information Management Centre

5 months ago

Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 42602

**Department**: Natural Resources & Renewables

**Location**: HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Permanent

**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 14-May-24 (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 Natural Resources & Renewables 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 Manager of the Crown Land Information Management Centre is appointed as the Registrar of Crown Lands, a statutory position created and defined under the Crown Lands Act. This position is accountable to ensure: the integrity and accuracy of the information maintained in the Crown lands registry; the mapping, archival storage, and retrieval of historical and digital Crown land data; the research and interpretation of current and historical records of Crown lands; the performance of the function of Registrar of Crown lands as designated under the Crown Lands Act; the conversion of paper to digital data; management of the Crown lands geographic information system and cartographic services.

As the Manager, Crown Lands Information Management Center, you will report to the Director of Surveys.

About You

The Manager requires a combination of self motivation, strong leadership and a genuine interest and determination in fulfilling the Provincial and Departmental goal in Crown land records management and Cadastre maintenance.

You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal), time management and organizational skills with attention to detail. You have strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability in dealing with controversial issues. You are results oriented with a high level of initiative and motivation.

Certification as a Commissioned Land Surveyor recognized by CBEPS is considered an asset.

Primary Accountabilities

**The Manager is responsible for**:
Ensures that documentary and statistical information relating to all Crown lands holdings is readily available to government departments and agencies, members of the legal community and the public;
Analyze and interpret Crown lands documents (deeds, grants issued, survey plans, maps, benefits, burdens, etc) in consultation with department lawyer, surveyors and other land staff in resolution of Crown land property matters in regard to mapping; review title issues and claims against Crown lands and contributes to the clarification of land titles
Certification of various documents pursuant to various acts such as (but not exclusive): Crown Lands Act, Evidence Act, & Wilderness Protection Act
Overseeing the effective management of all records and mapping pertaining to the extent of Crown lands. Verifying, updating, and reporting on changes in the Crown lands cadastre based upon disposals and acquisitions to relevant stakeholders in a timely way.
Effectively manages human resources.
Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

A recognized post secondary degree preferably in Surveying or Geomatics and a minimum of five years experience in legal surveying, interpretating the extent of title, real property or acceptable equivalent education and experience.

The Manager should have detailed knowledge of all legislation, regulations, standards, and policies governing land transactions in Nova Scotia including (but not limited to) the Crown Lands Act, the Land Registration Act, the Quieting Titles Act, the Land Holdings Disclosure Act, the Land Titles Clarification Act, the Land Surveyors Act, the Municipal Government Act, the Limitation of Actions Act, and the Ministerial Land Transaction Regulations created under the Court Administration Act.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Typically located in a comfortable office environment with an opportunity to move about the premises. Occasionally be drive by car for site visits is required, which might require the use of protective gear such as a hard hat, safety boots, eyewear, and gloves. The position may require site visits to assess and provide opinion as to the extent of certain properties.

Additional Information

This is a permanent po

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