Department: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: ST.PETERS
Type of Employment: Seasonal
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 01-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
This hiring pool will be used to fill potential seasonal, temporary and casual Park Attendant opportunities at our Battery Provincial Park location. Please note our seasonal opportunities are of more than 4 months and less than 6 months with an anticipated start date of May 27, 2024 and a season end date of October 26, 2024; however, the status of the opportunity is dependent on the start date of the successful applicant.
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
For more information on the department view our website: https://novascotia.ca/natr/
As the Park Attendant, you are responsible for assisting with the seasonal operation and maintenance of parks. Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies and is an active participant in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.
Under the general direction of the Chief Park Caretaker, or designate, the Park Attendant is responsible for the seasonal operation and maintenance of designated provincial parks(s) including:
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Assets:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
We currently have the following positions to fill:
One (1) Seasonal position at the Battery Provincial Park;
The Hiring Pool will be utilized to fill any new vacancies in locations in the Eastern Region within a eight (8) month period of this competition closing. Please note, the seasonal status for this position is expected to be 4 to 6 months, however the actual status will depend on the start date of the successful candidate.
Candidates selected for interviews may be required to submit a Driver’s Abstract, Vulnerable Sector Check at the interview.
Uniforms are mandatory and must be clean and worn neatly. Must supply your own CSA approved safety boots that are at least 6 inches high.
Pay Grade: MOS 04
Salary Range: $1,538.62 - $1,567.81 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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