Winter Maintenance Supervisor - Snow & Ice Control

Province-of-Nova-Scotia; St. Peters Junction; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Winter Supervisor of Maintenance position with the Government of Nova Scotia oversees snow and ice control activities across assigned areas. You provide direction, technical support, and daily supervision, ensuring safe road network conditions in winter.

Responsibilities include planning routes, staffing, equipment assignments and repairs, and inspecting contracts. Strong communication and customer service are essential; unionized environment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School and 4 years of related experience (2 of the 4 years must be in snow and ice control services).
• A Civil Engineering Technology Diploma plus 2 years of experience in snow and ice control services.
• An acceptable equivalent of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, technical support, and daily supervision while monitoring and maintaining levels of service.
• Assist in planning and coordination of routes, staffing, equipment assignments and repair, and oversee work on job sites.
• Ensure stocks of road salt and traction sand are replenished daily.
• May conduct preliminary site investigations, prepare cost estimates, and inspect maintenance contracts.
• Be solutions- and client-oriented; provide excellent service to the public and stakeholders.

Skills

Snow and ice control supervision

Education

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

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma + 2 years snow/ice

Equivalency of education/training/experience

Job description

The Winter Supervisor of Maintenance position with the Government of Nova Scotia oversees snow and ice control activities across assigned areas. You provide direction, technical support, and daily supervision, ensuring safe road network conditions in winter.

Responsibilities include planning routes, staffing, equipment assignments and repairs, and inspecting contracts. Strong communication and customer service are essential; unionized environment experience is a plus.