Inspector/checker/weigher (Summer Works Period)

5 months ago

Elmsdale, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:ELMSDALE

**Zone**: 18 and 23

**Type of Employment**:Summer Works Period

**Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG

**Closing Date**:22-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted.

**About Us**:
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. There are a lot of exciting developments on the horizon in our Province, and this is your opportunity to get involved with the growth of your Provincial Infrastructure. Watch your hands-on experiences come to life as you support the construction of various projects through the District.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the Inspector/Checker/Weigher, there’s no worry about doing the same thing day in, day out. Things are always changing, no two days are alike, and every job is different

You will oversee and maintain records of the daily delivery and distribution of materials at highway construction sites. You will ensure quality of materials delivered, and accuracy in information that is recorded.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Assignment of duties will be in accordance with Maintenance or Construction services operational needs including duties associated with Weigher, Checker and Inspector positions such as: weighing and recording materials; ensuring trucks are operating safely and within required weights; inspecting, cleaning and calibrating scales; and overseeing contractor activities. You will also be required to assist the Survey Technician with on site duties on a regular basis. District operating policies and procedures and geographic differences across the province may dictate the nature and methods of the work performed.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Grade 12 completion or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience. Previous construction experience in areas such as bridge repair, road construction and surveying are an asset.

A valid driver’s license is required. Work is often performed in isolated areas, therefore access to a reliable vehicle is required.

The ability to read design plans and documents with an aptitude for mathematics is essential. You are a self-motivated individual who is effective at working independently with mínimal supervision. Proven skills in time management, organization, and attention to detail are critical in this role.

Your exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills are key when liaising with staff, contractors, and the traveling public. You consistently maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service.

Certification in the following areas of training are considered assets: Traffic Control, Temporary Workplace Signage, Anti Stripping, Nova Scotia Forest Products Association Tree Felling, Erosion & Sediment Control, WHMIS, First Aid and CPR, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Fall Protection, and Chainsaw Safety.

We will assess the above qualifications 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 may include, but are not limited to:

- At least 3 years of related experience.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Working Conditions**:
This position is physically demanding. Work is performed in an outdoor environment at highway construction sites, on heavily travelled highways and in rough isolated areas with inherent exposure to dust/dirt, equipment noise, blasting, extreme weather temperatures and dangerous heights. This position requires the ability to work in confined spaces, along with the ability to climb, lift and carry various equipment throughout construction sites.

Traffic Control duties require the ability to stand in one place for long periods of time while maintaining continuous mental concentration.

**Additional Information**:
Incumbents will be trained in the duties of Inspector, Checker and Weigher. At the end of the training and/or testing process, employees who are deemed qualified are expected to perform the duties of Inspector, Checker and Weigher when required in the zone(s) where they normally work.

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