Competition # : 45441
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Division at the Department of Public Works is responsible for the administration of drivers and vehicles in the province. We are responsible for the policies, legislation, and regulations that guide Road Safety in our province. We operate in a proactive regulatory environment. We maintain records regarding driver licensing, medical fitness, driver competency, and compliance, all working together to ensure a safe road network.
As a Driver Examiner, you are part of the team directly impacting road safety in our Province through driver evaluation and testing. You will be trained in all aspects of driver evaluation and intervention as outlined in the Motor Vehicle Act and all regulations associated with driver licencing, including commercial class driver licences.
As a Driver Examiner, you play a critical role in supporting road safety in your province and the results of your work are far reaching; impacting all road users including drivers, passengers, and vulnerable road users and their ability to return home safely. You will interact with citizens in-person during all aspects of driver evaluations.
In your role, you maintain a high level of standards and consistency when determining driver ability and competency in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. You examine, re-examine, license and evaluate new and experienced drivers in accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations. You assess driver behavior and determine how an individual moves forward. You conduct interviews on topics related to driver records, behaviours and history and make subsequent recommendations to the Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles. This position requires a high degree of neutrality, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
As a Driver Examiner you have high school completion and five (5) years of experience with evaluation techniques, escalated client engagements, and customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
You are digitally literate and are experienced with relevant software applications in an office environment, including the ability to perform data entry.
As the ideal candidate you are professional and fair; decisive, empathetic, with superior communication and conflict resolution skills. You work in a fast-paced environment and will often work independently.
Qualifications and competencies will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, verbal presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:
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.
This job is stressful! The successful candidate must have a proven track record of managing highly stressful situations in an extremely fast paced environment. You will be required to take verbal and physical control of moving vehicles in order to avoid collisions. You may also be exposed to fumes, scents, allergens, and adverse weather conditions.
You must have a clean driving record and will be required to submit a driver abstract upon interview. This position does require travel throughout the Province, therefore daily access to a reliable motor vehicle is required.
Pay Grade: TE 21
Salary Range: $2,105.04 - $2,466.26 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.
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Email: competitions@novascotia.ca