Vehicle Enumerator

**Competition #**: 42730

**Department**: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

**Location**: AMHERST

**Type of Employment**: Permanent

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 08-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia's culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.

By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

Tourism Nova Scotia is seeking a Vehicle Enumerator to work on a Seasonal basis (May 1 to October 23), counting vehicles crossing into Nova Scotia at the New Brunswick border near Amherst. The enumerator identifies and records vehicle types and license plate origins.

Primary Accountabilities

Data is captured using tally counters and recorded using paper and Excel software. Tally data is uploaded online at the end of each shift.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must also have the proven ability to operate a computer, including working with MS Excel and Outlook, as well as other office equipment.

Applicants must have basic math and writing skills.

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

**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

Applicants must be willing to work shifts lasting five to six hours duration, between the hours of 6am to 10pm on weekdays, weekends and holidays during the seasonal period of employment. Shift schedules change from month to month. The shifts typically require working alone, observing highway traffic through the window of an indoor workspace.

Additional Information

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**: CL 05 - CL 09

**Salary Range**: $1,274.56 - $1,501.11 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**: