Winter Maintenance Lead: Snow & Ice Operations

The Government of Nova Scotia; Cooks Brook; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 117,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is hiring a Winter Supervisor of Maintenance to oversee snow and ice control activities. You will supervise a team, plan routes, staffing, and equipment, and ensure material stocks are maintained daily to keep roads safe during winter.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, preparing cost estimates, and inspecting maintenance contracts, while maintaining high levels of customer service and safety in a unionized, shift-based environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 4 years related experience (2 in snow/ice).
• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma with 2 years snow/ice experience.
• Equivalent education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, technical support, and daily supervision of snow and ice control operations.
• Plan routes, staffing, equipment assignments and repair.
• Ensure stocks of road salt and traction sand are replenished daily.
• Oversee work on job sites and monitor service levels.
• Prepare cost estimates and inspect maintenance contracts.
• Communicate with the public and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervision of teams

Planning and organizing

Operations coordination

Safety and service standards

Education

High School diploma + 4 years related experience (2 in snow/ice)

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma + 2 years snow/ice experience

Equivalent education, training, and experience

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia is hiring a Winter Supervisor of Maintenance to oversee snow and ice control activities. You will supervise a team, plan routes, staffing, and equipment, and ensure material stocks are maintained daily to keep roads safe during winter.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, preparing cost estimates, and inspecting maintenance contracts, while maintaining high levels of customer service and safety in a unionized, shift-based environment.