Public Health Mobile Unit Driver - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) Driver to join the Casual Relief team. The role involves safely operating service vans, assisting clients, delivering supplies, vaccines and specimens, and supporting clinic setups across the province.

Requirements include Grade 12, a valid NS Class 5 license with 5 years of driving experience, and the ability to work in variable conditions with strong safety and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12.
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license with minimum 5 years driving experience with a clean driving abstract in the past five years.
• Familiarity with vehicles used and their operation.
• Defensive driving course is an asset.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment with safety, courtesy and good judgment at the forefront.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and support PHMU service vans during community-based clinics.
• Assist clients and deliver supplies, equipment, vaccines and specimens.
• Set up and tear down clinics and workspaces while following IPAC guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Provide post-immunization observation where required.
• Coordinate with teams during travel across Nova Scotia and ensure vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Vehicle operation knowledge

Job description

Location: Eastern Zone, Flexible Within the Zone

Department: PH Mobile Unit

Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26

About The Opportunity

The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) Driver is part of the collaborative health care team, responsible for the safe operation of the service provision vans. The role may include assisting clients, delivery of supplies, equipment, vaccines, and specimens, set up and tear down of clinic and workspaces, following Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) guidelines, prepare and maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies, provide post-immunization observation, monitor, and support vehicle maintenance, as well as other support functions. The PHMU Driver is a provincial role thus travel across Nova Scotia may be required.

The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) is a collaborative team of healthcare professionals who travel across the province to support a wide range of Public Health initiatives, like vaccination programs, testing for communicable diseases, responding to public health emergencies, and health system navigation. PHMU does this by delivering community-based clinics, working closely with partners and reaching people who face structural, systemic or geographical barriers to accessing healthcare.

Public Health is committed to hiring a diverse workforce that recognizes and celebrates the contributions, perspectives, experiences, and community relationships applicants who are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ bring to our work. When applying for this position, we welcome you to share this in your cover letter.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Successful completion of Grade 12
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license with minimum 5 years driving experience with a clean driving abstract with the past five years
• Completion of a defensive driving course is an asset
• Familiarity with vehicles used and their operation
• Trained in “Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Ground” an asset
• Must be able to work in an environment that is at times, adverse. For example, noise; dust and fumes may be present. May be exposed to prevailing weather conditions and congested traffic.
• While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent must exercise care and judgement, with priorities being safety, courtesy, and common driving sense.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and function as part of a team
• Customer-focused, comfortable with diverse communities
• Ability to work and adapt in a constantly changing environment, which includes receiving work assignments at short notice within a variety of settings

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
• Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation And Benefits

$23.07 - $25.16 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.