Job Description

Competition # : 41250

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: TRURO

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 29-Dec-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

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 lands. 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.

About Our Opportunity

As the Project Engineer, you will plan, design, implement, and administrate a wide variety of construction projects. You will be implementing planned infrastructure (facilities, sites, roads, bridges, trails, buildings, etc) projects within provincial parks. The work you do will help to further develop and support recreation throughout the Nova Scotia Provincial Parks system.

Primary Accountabilities

You are responsible for the planning, design, implementation, coordination, evaluation, assessment, and administration of a wide variety of new construction, repair, upgrades, and improvement projects within the Nova Scotia Provincial Parks System. Responsibilities include the development, preparation, administration, and coordination of tender documents, cost estimates and specification writing. You are responsible for ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with all national and provincial codes and regulations, adheres to procurement policies and process, accessibility standards as well as all occupational health and safety codes and regulations. The incumbent is accountable for the successful delivery of projects within pre-established budget parameters.

Your work in this role will directly impact program delivery and ensure high quality recreational experiences are provided to residents and tourists through effective infrastructure design, development, and implementation throughout the provincial parks system.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering institution is required. You must be (or meet the requirements to be) actively registered as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Full Member (P.Eng) with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS).
Currently Licensed to Practice as determined by Engineers of Nova Scotia (ENS) is considered an asset.

As the successful candidate, you will have knowledge of and experience with the following:

• tendering writing, construction, and project management
• procurement policies and processes
• infrastructure design, drawings, specifications, and probable cost of construction estimates
• infrastructure assessment/inspection and planning
• infrastructure standards and operations design

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills are a requirement in this position to work collaborating with the Parks planners, design team, district, and develop and maintain and a strong network of contacts within municipal, provincial, and federal departments and/or agencies. This position also requires a results-oriented individual with a high level of initiative, motivation and an understanding of park infrastructure and trail management. Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills are required, along with broad technical and practical knowledge in infrastructure.

Your ability to complete time sensitive projects using a high degree of professional judgement is essential. You are results oriented and have strong attention to detail. You are an innovative thinker with creative solutions that meet the needs of a diverse client group while complying with associated policies and regulations. You will also have proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheeted applications.

The following are considered assets:

• familiarity with the provincial parks, beaches, and trails system
• developing infrastructure within protected properties (such as Provincial Park)

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

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 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 offering and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Combination of office and outdoor environment. Some field projects required contending with insects and extremes of temperature.

Must be physically fit, as incumbents are required to lift and carry field equipment and travel long distances in an outdoor environment.

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: PR 08 - PR 15

Salary Range: $2,074.62 - $3,348.16 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.

Government of Nova Scotia