Job Description

Competition # : 47163
Department: Public Works
Location: Multiple Locations
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: ?17-Oct-25 ? (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Maintaining our Provincial built infrastructure is no small job. We're recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.
The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. The Vehicle Transportation Inspection Division of Public Works is responsible for inspection and compliance of all vehicles that use our highways.
We inspire public confidence in the public passenger transportation service through education and enforcement of Acts and Regulations that pertain to all road users in our province.
About Our Opportunity
As the Motor Carrier Officer, you are the face of the Division that is responsible for the inspection and compliance of the public passenger industry. You are instrumental in ensuring that carriers meet the federal and provincial requirements for safe and reliable public transportation services.
Vehicles which you will inspect include intercity buses, charter buses, transit coaches, articulated transit coaches, school buses, wheelchair accessible buses, amphibious buses and commercial vehicles of all types.
Primary Accountabilities
Daily, you are responsible for the compliance of the various important Acts and Regulations which guide the industry. You will perform facility-based and on road inspections of public passenger vehicles; ensuring that vehicles are operating safely, in accordance with the law, and within the scope of operating authorities issued by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. You will perform semi-annual safety inspections, required for every public passenger vehicle registered in NS; verifying and reviewing associated maintenance, driver and National Safety Code records.
Your expertise and sound judgement are essential in determining vehicle fitness. Inspectors are required to identify violations as they occur and take appropriate enforcement action; this may include, but is not limited to, Summary Offence Tickets, Motor Carrier Violations, and Show Cause Hearings in accordance with the various Acts and Regulations.
Qualifications and Experience
You must be a Red Seal Certified Truck and Transport Mechanic with four (4) years of related experience in a mechanical repair environment; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Appointment as a Special Constable is necessary, therefore a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and a clean criminal record are required. Candidates are asked to please submit a copy of their current Driver's Abstract, as well as a Criminal Records Search with their application.
Inspectors must demonstrate advanced knowledge of:

• the mechanical, electrical and structural complexities of vehicle design;
• the CSA technical standards for each vehicle type; and
• service, repair and inspection of public passenger vehicles.

Strong analytical skills are required to read, interpret and understand various service and repair manuals, Acts, Regulations and technical standards governing the public passenger industry.
You must be familiar with the Nova Scotia Motor Carrier and Motor Vehicle Acts and Regulations, the Motor Vehicle Transport Act of Canada, and specifications of the Canadian Standards Association as they relate to public passenger vehicles and their operation.
As the ideal candidate, you demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills; all the while remaining objective and tactful when dealing with a diverse range of situations. You apply sound independent judgement to resolve complex issues. You bring energy to your role, embrace the Department's values in all aspects of your work, and provide leadership to motivate and inspire others to meet the various technical standards and laws governing the industry.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

• Red Seal and 4 years of enforcement experience
• Red Seal and 4 years of military experience
• Red Seal Certified Truck and Transport Mechanic and Red Seal Automotive Service Technician and 2 years of experience
• Red Seal plus commercial vehicle inspection experience in another province

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .
Working Conditions
This job is stressful! The successful candidate must have a proven track record of managing highly stressful situations in an extremely fast paced environment. You may also be exposed to fumes, scents, allergens, and adverse weather conditions. May include long hours driving including on road inspection activities. Frequent pulling, prying and lifting involving medium to heavy weight; working in difficult and/or awkward positions.
Additional Information
You must have a clean driving record and will be required to submit a driver abstract upon interview.
Frequent travel to carrier inspection sites throughout the province using a department vehicle is an essential component of this position. Core client service is expected to be in Bridgewater and surrounding areas including HRM, Kings and Queens Counties; but is dependent on operational needs.
What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade: TE 23
Salary Range: $2,273.69 - $2,683.02 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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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