Job Description

Competition # : 39948

Department: Public Works

Location: MILLER LAKE

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b01-Aug-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

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 the inspection and compliance of all vehicles that use our highways.

About Our Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Manager of Motor Vehicle Inspection, the Inspector is responsible to ensure automobile dealers, motor vehicle inspection stations and motor vehicle inspection testers comply with the various requirements contained within the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.

Primary Accountabilities

The Inspector is responsible for dealer premise inspections, complaint investigations at auto dealerships and inspection stations throughout the province and auditing the records of these businesses. The Inspector may apply penalties for infractions found, appear in court as an expert witness, and provide recommendations to the Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles for suspension of business license and or testers licenses. As part of the Vehicle Transportation Inspection team, Inspector provides expert subject knowledge to stakeholders and plays a significant role in the licensing of these businesses.

Qualifications and Experience

High School completion and certificate of qualification in Automotive Service Technician Trade with 4 years experience as a journeyperson. You must be or have been a Motor Vehicle Inspection Tester under the Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection program.

You must be able to be appointment as a Special Constable and as a Peace Officer. It is necessary to have a valid driver\'s license, with a clean driving record as well as a clean criminal record. Candidates are required to submit copies of their driver abstract and criminal record search no older than two weeks from the time of the submitted job application.

As the ideal candidate, you are to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills; all the while remaining objective and tactful when dealing with a diversity of situations. You apply sound independent judgment 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:

• Red Seal Certified Truck and Transport Mechanic and a Red Seal Certified Automotive Service Technician and 2 years of experience as a journeyman.

Benefits

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 to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of managing 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

This position will work out of the following areas Halifax Reginal Municipality, Pictou, and Guysborough.

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 31, 2025. The appointment status Term is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: TE 23

Salary Range: $2,262.38 - $2,669.67 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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