Department: Natural Resources
Competition #5315SB-CB

Status (Seasonal) This position is for more than 4 months but less than 6 months.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. We are a welcoming workplace and 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 their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their employee ID number.  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 Serve 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 direction of the Park Caretaker the Park Attendant is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment; compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations; providing visitors information; monitoring park activities; operating power tools; carrying out strenuous manual labour in an outdoor environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 10.
• Required to hold a driver's license valid in NS or equivalent to NS Class 5.

Desired Qualifications:

• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) would be considered an asset.
• Experience in general carpentry, grounds maintenance and general machine maintenance.
• Experience in use of tractors, ride on mowers, push mowers, string trimmers and hand tools.
• Experience in building and ground maintenance and the use of various power tools.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Candidates selected for interviews may be required to submit a Driver's Abstract.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate.

Classification Level: MOS 4

Term of Employment: Mid May - Mid October 

Salary Range: $31,219 - $31,812   

Hours of Work: 35 Hours Weekly 

Closing Date: May 21, 2008 

Please send your cover letter and resume as one document when applying via e mail.  Also please quote the competition number in the e mail subject line and in your cover letter.

Please forward your application/resume to the attention of: 

Human Resources Division
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 698, 1701 Hollis Street
2nd Floor, Founders Square Building
Halifax, NS  B3J 2T9
Fax: (902) 424 3222
Email: Resources-JobApps@gov.ns.ca

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