Baseperson Ii

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:BEDFORD

**Zone**: 22

**Type of Employment**:Year Round

**Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG

**Closing Date**:27-Mar-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. We’re recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. There are a lot of exciting developments on the horizon in our Province, and this is your opportunity to get involved with supporting the efficient flow of communications pertaining to summer and winter road construction, snow and ice control activities, and maintenance operations.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the Baseperson II, you are responsible for the effective flow of communications within your Maintenance Base and ensuring the efficient dispatch of human, material, and equipment resources pertaining to summer and winter road construction, snow and ice control activities, and maintenance operations. You are key in supporting the general office administration of the base including filing, routing of mail, as well as ensuring the overall cleanliness and security of the base.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
You respond to and record incoming calls; providing general information to the public with regards to Department policies and permits. You provide top notch customer service and aid in resolving customer complaints and inquires.

You maintain daily log records for Equipment Operator hours of work for callout purposes, ensure Equipment Operators are dispatched to proper plow routes, and monitor the location of all Equipment Operators during storm conditions through radio contact / AVL monitoring. You are also a key contact in supporting the Supervisor, reporting equipment breakdowns, and initiating any emergency response procedures as required.

You assist in monitoring and reporting snow and ice control activities. You are also responsible for maintaining accurate reporting and ordering stock for maintenance inventory, along with maintaining Occupational, Health, Safety and Environment files and records of hired equipment.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You are a self-motivated individual who works both independently with mínimal supervision and participates fully as an effective team player. You are accurate in your work, have a mathematical aptitude, and have well developed time management and organizational skills to meet established deadlines and priorities. You have strong communication skills, along with a strong customer service focus.

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.

**Equivalency**:
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

- At least 5 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 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 the office environment of an operation base, which may be occasioned by diesel fumes from equipment, noise and dust. Some outside work is required in varying weather conditions. Shift work is required, including nights and weekends.

**Additional Information**:
There is one (1) opportunity available based out of Zone 22 (Bedford).

This opportunity is for a 52-week, Year-Round position - the duties of which are full time and continuous in nature.

**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**: BASE PER

**Salary Range**: $22.74** **Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**: