Summer Student

Found in: beBee jobs CA - 7 days ago

Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

Competition # : 41931

Department: Public Works

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Student

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 11-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We're recruiting for summer engineering students to help our province achieve big things

At the Department of Public Works, we manage 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province.

About Our Opportunity

This position is responsible for the landscaping and lawn maintenance of the outdoor grounds of the Perennia Park Complex. You will be working closely with the full time Maintenance Worker. Your main duties include planting greenery, cutting and maintaining the healthy growth of plants and grass, and keeping the grounds clean and well-manicured.

Primary Accountabilities

You will assist the Team in a wide range of duties and have the opportunity to:

  • Pruning shrubs, trimming bushes, and adding fertilizer to maintain growth
  • Cutting and Trimming grass regularly
  • Watering plants and lawn as needed
  • Using and maintaining landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, clippers, and blowers, among others.
Qualifications and Experience

You are a horticulture student or a similar program would be preferred. You must be returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).

You must also be:

  • Groundskeeper or similar role
  • Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment
  • Knowledge of gardening techniques
  • Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides
  • Be able to lift 50lb
  • Physical stamina and the ability to stand/work for long periods in hot weather conditions.
  • Organized and able to prioritize your work; and
  • An excellent communicator who provides professional customer service.

The following are considered assets including:

  • Exposure to heavy equipment; and
  • Training in First Aid, Traffic Control Person, or Temporary Workplace Signer.

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.

Working Conditions

Majority of your work is outdoors in various weather conditions, with considerable travel throughout your assigned area.

Additional Information

This opportunity will start approximately May 1, 2024 with an end date of August 30, 2024.

There is one (1) position available in Bible Hill.

Pay Grade: HOURLY

Salary Range: $ $28.26 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.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

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

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