Winter Maintenance Supervisor — Snow & Ice Ops Lead

Nova Scotia; Sydney River; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 67,000; Part time

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Job summary

Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Winter Supervisor, Maintenance in Sydney River to oversee snow and ice control operations. You will direct daily tasks, plan routes, manage staffing and equipment, and ensure road salt supply is maintained during the winter season.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, planning abilities, and experience in snow/ice control, with unionized environment familiarity a plus. This is a seasonal position in public works.

Qualifications

• High School with 4 years related exp (2 in snow/ice control).
• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma plus 2 years exp in snow/ice control services.
• Equivalency of education, training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, technical support, and daily supervision.
• Plan and coordinate routes, staffing, equipment, and repairs.
• Ensure stocks of road salt and traction sand are replenished daily.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Snow and ice control

Planning and organizing

Public communication

Education

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

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma + 2 years exp

Equivalency of education/experience

Tools

Time reporting systems

Work order generation

Job description

Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Winter Supervisor, Maintenance in Sydney River to oversee snow and ice control operations. You will direct daily tasks, plan routes, manage staffing and equipment, and ensure road salt supply is maintained during the winter season.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, planning abilities, and experience in snow/ice control, with unionized environment familiarity a plus. This is a seasonal position in public works.