Division Crewperson (Year Round) (Spry Bay)

Nova Scotia; Spry Bay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Spry Bay is seeking a Division Crewperson to help maintain provincial infrastructure. Responsibilities include construction, repair, and traffic control. Candidates must have a Grade 10 education, valid Driver's license, and effective communication skills. The role requires physical work in outdoor environments, ensuring a diverse and ever-changing job experience. Competitive benefits available, supporting your growth in this role.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental insurance

Vacation and paid leave

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience in survey, road construction, and building structures.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction on provincial infrastructure.
• Erect, repair, and maintain traffic control signs.
• Conduct road surface maintenance and bush cutting.

Skills

Traffic Control

Effective communication skills

Time management

Team player

Operating small power tools

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Chainsaw

Traffic control signs

Portable equipment

Job description

Competition #:47582

Department:Public Works

Location:SPRY BAY

Zone:12

Type of Employment: Year Round

Union Status: CUPE - NSPG

Closing Date:18-Dec-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Division Crewperson (Year Round) (Spry Bay)

Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is posted.

Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application.

About Us

Maintaining our Provincial built infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. There are a lot of exciting developments on the horizon in our Province, and this is your opportunity to get involved with the growth of your Provincial Infrastructure. Watch your hands-on experiences come to life as you support the maintenance and construction of various projects throughout your assigned construction area.

About Our Opportunity

As the Division Crewperson, there’s no worry about doing the same thing day in, day out. As is the nature of construction, things are always changing, no two days are alike, and every job is different.

Primary Accountabilities

You will be responsible for a combination of maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or construction process of the Provincial infrastructure. A typical day in the life of a Division Crewperson could include traffic control including erecting, repairing and maintaining traffic control signs; ditching, installing, replacing and repairing culverts; building, repairing, and maintaining steel/wooden bridges and guardrails; road surface maintenance; bush cutting; and general maintenance.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 10 plus one (1) year of related experience in survey, road construction and building structures; an acceptable equivalent of education and experience will be considered.

You must have a valid Class 5 drivers license and an acceptable driving record.

Written and verbal communication skills are essential for completing required documents, forms and reviewing of policies and procedures. The ability to operate small power tools and various portable equipment is essential.

Certification in the following areas of training are considered assets:

• Traffic Control
• Temporary Workplace Signage
• Confined Space
• Nova Scotia Forest Products Association Tree Felling
• Erosion & Sediment Control
• Anti Stripping
• WHMIS
• First Aid and CPR
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Fall Protection
• Chainsaw Safety

You are a self-motivated individual who works both independently with minimal supervision and participates fully as an effective team player. You are accurate in your work and have well developed time management and organization skills to meet established priorities. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential for working with staff, contractors, and the traveling public. You consistently maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service.

You will be assessed on the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, interview, and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered. Equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• At least 3 years of related experience.

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 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.

Working Conditions

This position is physically demanding. Work is performed in an outdoor environment at highway construction sites, on heavily travelled highways and in rough isolated areas with inherent exposure to dust/dirt, equipment noise, blasting, extreme weather temperatures and dangerous heights. This position requires the ability to work in confined spaces, along with the ability to climb, lift and carry various equipment throughout construction sites.

Traffic Control duties require the ability to stand in one place for long periods of time while maintaining continuous concentration.