Competition # : 44945
Department: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: SHELBURNE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 27-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, our mission is to conserve, protect and promote our fish, wildlife, natural environments and other resources through safety, education and law enforcement. We achieve this through a resource based policing service responsible for the enforcement of wildlife, parks and fisheries laws to ensure the sustainable use of Nova Scotia’s natural resources and to ensure the continued enjoyment of our province for our present and future generations.
As a Conservation Officer with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables you will enforce Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations relating to Natural Resources through advanced specialized expertise and knowledge in law enforcement and investigations. You will also complete compliance checks on all fish products purchased, sold or processed within the province as well as aquaculture sites to ensure they are in accordance with provincial regulation.
As a Conservation Officer, you will:
In addition, you will ensure provisions under the Criminal Code of Canada and other related legislation is adhered to through your status as a Special Constable.
Completion of related post secondary education + completion of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Training Program, Police Training Program or equivalent + 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
As the successful candidate, you can demonstrate with evidence experience of:
Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR would be considered an asset.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
Conservation Officers duties require working evenings, weekends and holidays. You will be travelling over all types of geographical terrains found within the province via foot and operating a variety of off-highway vehicles, enforcement vehicles, boats and travel by aircraft in adverse weather conditions.
Please note: This position requires wearing a uniform and carrying/certifying on required duty equipment, including sidearm, OC spray, baton and handcuffs. Previous training and/or certification with this equipment must be shown.
The successful candidate must undergo and pass a security clearance, psychological testing and will be required to submit a driver's abstract.
Pay Grade: TE 22 - TE 27
Salary Range: $2,189.32 - $3,116.30 Bi-Weekly
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.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. 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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.
We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!
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