Automotive Repair Apprentice

6 months ago


Miller Lake, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:MILLER LAKE

**Type of Employment**:Year Round

**Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG

**Closing Date**:22-Feb-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**:
The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. Our Fleet Services Division is pivotal to ensuring the safety of our provincial road network.

We’re recruiting for a Automotive Repair Apprentice to join our team. This is your opportunity to advance your professional development through hands on experience, training, and mentorship.

**About Our Opportunity**:
You will develop your skills and experience as an Apprentice, working at one or more of our repair shops throughout the Region. The machinery and equipment that you will service is used for snow and ice removal, repairs, and maintenance for the provincial road network.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
As the Automotive Repair Apprentice, under the general supervision of the Fleet Service Coordinator or Body Shop Supervisor (Miller Lake) you will complete automotive repairs and rebuild light vehicle modifications to a variety of government mobile machinery and equipment used to perform road maintenance activities for both summer and winter operations.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Successful completion of a recognized Automotive Repair Trade program is required.

As a multi-tasker, you effectively problem solve and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.

The following are considered assets:

- Work experience in trades such as the operation of heavy trucks and equipment
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety
- First Aid and WHMIS

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
Work is performed in a mechanical repair environment occasioned by noise, smoke and gas fumes and at times adverse weather conditions while operating in a field environment. Considerable standing, lifting, carrying or moving about inside or outside is required.

**Additional Information**:
There is one (1) opportunity available based out of Miller Lake.

Apprentices are required to supply their own tools. However, personal protective equipment as well as larger tools are provided.

Hourly rates are pro-rated (in accordance with the percentage scale prescribed in the Apprentice Agreement).

**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.

**Pay Grade**: MECH APR

**Salary Range**: 20.90 - 28.07

**Employment Equity Statement**:



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