Province of Nova Scotia Looking for Caretaker (Maintenance Worker 2(A)) at Salt Springs, NS Full Time

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: SALT SPRINGS

Type of Employment: Seasonal

Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG

Closing Date: 7/21/2022 (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 wildlife, forest, mineral, parks and energy 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.

To find out more about our department, please click here:
Department of Natural Resources and Renewables

Seasonal Status

This is a seasonal opportunity with an anticipated season end date of October 15, 2022. Please note the actual status of the opportunity (Seasonal, Temp, Casual) will depend on the start date of the successful candidate.

About Our Opportunity

Are you a nature enthusiast who enjoys working outside? Do you excel at providing helpful advice and guidance to others? Do you enjoy working with your hands, seeing projects through to completion in a safe and efficient manner?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Park Caretaker.

The Park Caretaker reports directly to the Area/District Supervisor or designate as specified. As the Park Caretaker, you are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the designated Day Use Park(s) including: all infrastructure, vehicles, grounds and equipment.

Primary Accountabilities

You will also be responsible for:
Day to day staff direction, supervision, and training.

Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and department policies.

Actively participating in the implementation of departmental OH&S Policy and Programs.

Providing visitor information.

Monitoring park activities for regulation compliance.

Advising visitors of park regulations and reporting non-compliance to conservation officers; and

Ensuring all water meets provincial drinking water standards.

Qualifications and Experience

This could be the right job for you if you have the following skills and experience:

Two (2) years of related experience, which can include:

• General carpentry, building and grounds maintenance, general machine maintenance.
• Use of tractors, ride-on mowers, push mowers, string trimmers and hand and power tools.

Supervising and evaluating the work of others.

Valid NS Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Valid (Standard) First Aid Certificate and WHMIS training.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Knowledge of cleaning methods and sanitation requirements.

Customer service training.

Training, experience in or demonstrated ability for ensuring compliance of Regulations in a public setting; and

Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

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

This position requires the ability to work as part of a team, as well as performing strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Participation in department training related to the duties of this position is required.

Frequent work outside in all environmental conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, fog, dust, bugs, wind, dark etc.

Additional Information

Available to work irregular unscheduled hours, evenings, holidays and weekends.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.

Countless Career Paths.

Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: MOS 07

Salary Range: $1,542.79 – $1,581.67 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].