Inspector/Checker/Weigher (Summer Works Period) (Port Hawkesbury) (4 Positions)

Government of Nova Scotia; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government department as an Inspector/Checker/Weigher during the summer works period in Port Hawkesbury. This role is vital for maintaining the quality and safety of materials at highway construction sites. You'll be responsible for weighing materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and assisting with various on-site duties. The position offers a chance to contribute to the growth of provincial infrastructure while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready for a physically demanding yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Engaging Workplace

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience required.
• Previous construction experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily delivery and distribution of materials at construction sites.
• Ensure quality of materials and accuracy of records.

Skills

Time Management

Organization

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Construction Experience

Tools

Surveying Equipment

Job description

Inspector/Checker/Weigher (Summer Works Period) (Port Hawkesbury) (4 Positions)

Competition # :44998

Department:Public Works

Location:PORT HAWKESBURY

Zone:5 and 6

Type of Employment: Summer Works Period

Union Status: CUPE - NSPG

Closing Date:31-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

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 being posted.

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

About Us

Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. 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.

About Our Opportunity

As the Inspector/Checker/Weigher, you will oversee and maintain records of the daily delivery and distribution of materials at highway construction sites. You will ensure quality of materials delivered and accuracy in information that is recorded.

Primary Accountabilities

Assignment of duties will be in accordance with Maintenance or Construction services operational needs including duties associated with Weigher, Checker and Inspector positions such as: weighing and recording materials; ensuring trucks are operating safely and within required weights; inspecting, cleaning and calibrating scales; and overseeing contractor activities. You will also be required to assist the Survey Technician with on-site duties on a regular basis.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 completion or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience. Previous construction experience in areas such as bridge repair, road construction, and surveying are an asset. A valid driver’s license is required. Work is often performed in isolated areas, therefore access to a reliable vehicle is required.

The ability to read design plans and documents with an aptitude for mathematics is essential. You are a self-motivated individual who is effective at working independently with minimal supervision. Proven skills in time management, organization, and attention to detail are critical in this role.

Your exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills are key when liaising with staff, contractors, and the traveling public.

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.

Working Conditions

This position is physically demanding. Work is performed on construction sites, 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 you to climb, lift, and carry various equipment throughout construction sites.

The standard hours of work for employees is 8 hours a day (40 hours a week) Monday to Friday. During the construction season, there will be numerous situations where you may be required to work overtime and/or night work.

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

Pay Grade: INSPECTR

Salary Range: $22.13 Hourly

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.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current CUPE local 1867 employees with a date of seniority. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to perform duties as necessary within their zone. 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. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Current employees may apply to this position through the following link:

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 their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [e-mail].