Park Attendant

3 weeks ago

Dominion NS, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

Type of Employment: Seasonal


Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. For more information on the department view our website:


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:
Infrastructure maintenance, vehicles, grounds and equipment;
Monitoring park activities for regulation compliance;
Using the computer-based reservation and registration system;
Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Workplace policies, Procedures and all Safe Work Practices at all times when on duty.
Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.
Valid (Standard) First Aid certificate and WHMIS training.
Working knowledge and previous experience in computer use including: internet, email, and web-based applications.
building and grounds maintenance; general machine maintenance; use of tractors, ride on mowers, push mowers, string trimmers and hand and power tools.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to work independently.
Assets:
Customer service training;
Training, experience in or demonstrated ability for ensuring compliance of regulations in a public setting;
Good general knowledge of local history and points of interest;
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. Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.
Most tasks will be in an outdoor environment and may involve strenuous activities in varied weather conditions and extremes.
There is a seasonal opportunity available in Dominion. The seasonal term of 4 to 6 months with an anticipated end date of October 19, 2024.


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.


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
Department specific flexible working schedules
65 Bi-Weekly


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. 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.

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