Job Description

Competition # : 38535

Department: Agriculture

Location: Multiple Locations

Type of Employment: Casual

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 4/12/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Maintaining the provincial dykeland infrastructure is no small job. We\xe2\x80\x99re recruiting for students like you to help our Province support the maintenance of this infrastructure.

The Land Protection Section of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is responsible for the Nova Scotia dykeland system comprised of 81 agricultural marshes, 240 km of dyke, 250 aboiteaux, and 17,000 hectares of protected land. In addition to protecting highly productive agricultural land, the dyke system protects high value assets such as highways, communities, railway, windmills and cultural sites. This provincial dykeland system is considered critical infrastructure.

Nova Scotia Dykeland Systems Upgrade Project: https://novascotia.ca/dykeland-system-upgrades/

If you are highly motivated, focused, and committed to working in a team environment related to dykeland system maintenance work, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license. Experience with operating a tractor and familiarity with farm machinery is considered an asset. Candidates must be motivated self-starters who can work with minimum supervision.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a regional location with tidal conditions exposed to occasional; water, mud, and machinery noise. Candidate must be able to work over rough terrain and carry up to 50lbs.

Specialty Statement(s):

• Incumbent must have a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license
• Work will be required in tidal and varying weather conditions
• Incumbent must be returning to post-secondary studies in fall 2023.

Other Considerations:

This is a 14-week summer student position, with an expected end date of August 18, 2023

Pay Grade: HOURLY

Salary Range: $14.90 - $28.12 Hourly

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.

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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