Department of Agriculture, Land Protection
Competition #: 2404CH-CB

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. In this workplace we welcome applications from Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities, African Nova Scotians, other Racially Visible Persons and women in under-represented or non-traditional occupations.

This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees. Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in his/her covering letter or résumé that s/he is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU. Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued. Your Employee Self-Service access will allow you to confirm what your employment status is prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual NS Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified NS Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Foreman, the Labourer assists the Foreman and Division Crewman in the maintenance of dyke, aboiteaux and flood control dams in Nappan, Cumberland County.  Additional responsibilities include operating and maintaining various types of tools (e.g. drills, skill saws, power saws, grinders); and mowing of dykes, including steep slopes, and at times harrowing and seeding dykes.  The Labourer will operate the scale house for the weighing of trucks and site dumping of trucks for rock work. In addition, the Labourer will carry out maintenance on aboiteau gates by replacing chain and bushings (depending on the type of gates being maintained).  The successful candidate will be subject to very adverse working conditions of mud and water at varying times of day as dictated by tides, including tides that may rise in some locations as much as one foot in five minutes.  This is an entry level position within the Land Protection team.

Qualifications:

Grade X and ability to operate a farm tractor.  Assets include the ability to carry out heavy timber construction; aboiteau construction and maintenance; and concrete construction and repair, including formwork.  The ability to operate, set-up and dismantle portable water pumps; set-up portable generators; and carry out minor repairs on all equipment and tools would be considered assets.  Additional assets include experience installing culverts, operating a scale house and carrying out maintenance on gates.  Safety training in WHMIS, First Aid, Excavation and Fall Protection would be considered assets as well.

Classification: MOS4

Bi-weekly Rate of Pay: $1,196 to $1,219

Closing Date: May 20, 2008

Please Note: This is a Seasonal position from June 2, 2008 to October 17, 2008.

Applications/resumes can be sent to:

Human Resources Consultant
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA)
62 Cumming Dr., 205 Cumming Hall, NSAC Campus, Bible Hill, NS
PO Box 550
Truro, NS  B2N 5E3
Fax: 902-896-7078
E-mail: Resources-jobapps@gov.ns.ca

Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M., or fax or email by midnight on the closing date. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.