Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, or 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: Reporting to the GIS/Property Information Supervisor in the Community Development department, this position is responsible for data input and maintenance, interactive digital and hard copy map production, data analysis and geospatial app development and documentation. Working with Municipal GIS resources, in co-operation with other staff and members of the community, the GIS Technician assists with the management of property information and uses GIS technology to support a variety of project initiatives and informed decision-making capabilities throughout the organization. Applicants must be knowledgeable of current industry techniques and technology and have demonstrated experience with the development of quality maps & web services, using Python scripts or Model Builder to develop Geoprocessing tools and automated tasks, and performing data analysis & Geodatabase management using Esri ArcGIS software products. The GIS Technician will be responsible for data queries and reports, updating and QA/QC of internal data, and maintaining shared map services. Occasional fieldwork for data collection outside of the office is required. The ability to effectively work independently will be an asset, while thriving within a productive and collaborative team environment.
This is a full-time, permanent, non-unionized, in-office position working 35 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Salary Range: Range 4, $66,202- $78,694
Benefits:
- Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D
- Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
- Professional Development Opportunities & Fitness and Well-being Incentives
- Parental Leave Top Up
Education and Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems or similar- equivalent experience may also be accepted.
- Two years of experience is an asset, however recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience using ESRI (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, Survey123, etc.) or similar GIS software in a design and development environment.
- Experience using professional GPS units for data collection, and knowledge of various GIS data formats.
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator, and coding skills (SQL, HTML, JS, Python, Arcade, etc.) will be considered assets.
- Familiarity with aspects of municipal government, community planning and development, bylaws and permitting processes, property records and civic addressing is an asset.
Applicants selected for an interview will also be asked to present a portfolio demonstrating examples of previous work on both hard-copy and digital or web-based mapping products and other infographics, GIS applications or tools, or related graphic design work.
Legal eligibility to work in Canada, a valid NS driver’s license, and a satisfactory criminal record check are conditions of employment.
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.
Please apply before 4:30pm on July 10th, 2026. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.colchester.ca.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,202.00-$78,694.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
