Competition # : 45382
Department: Public Works
Location: MILLER LAKE
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 13-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for summer students to help our province achieve big things!
At the Department of Public Works we manage 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4100 bridges across Nova Scotia. Our Traffic Control Operations group plays critical role in maintaining, installing, and repairing highway lighting devices throughout the province.
As the Electrical/Electronics Technician Student, you will gain practical experience, and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified government professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to jump start your career and assist the Department in maintaining electrical services for traffic control and highway lighting devices.
You will assist the Traffic Control group in a wide range of duties and have opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects including:
We offer opportunities to participate in training courses for Standard First Aid, Traffic Control Person, along with other safety courses. We will provide you with all the required technical and protective equipment you need.
There may be opportunity for overtime, and mileage and meals will be provided where work site distance from the assigned base supports the claim.
You are a student currently enrolled in an Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Technician program and returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).
Travel throughout your assigned area is required, as such, you must have a valid driver license.
As the ideal candidate you demonstrate a keen interest in working in an electrical/electronic environment and are eager to learn how to assemble traffic light components and trouble shoot electrical issues. You must also be:
Previous electrical/ electronic work experience, as well as database management are assets to be considered.
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.
About half of your work is outdoors in various weather conditions, with considerable travel throughout your assigned area.
This opportunity will start approximately April 28, 2025 with an end date of August 29, 2025.
There is one (1) position available in Miller Lake.
This position is based in the Traffic Control Office located in Miller Lake, but may require field work throughout the province.
This position requires you to have adequate vision and colour perception to operate safely, in the shop and in the field.
This opportunity could potentially be used for a Co-op placement. The successful candidate will be required to discuss with the Co-op office.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $18.22 - $29.69 Hourly
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.
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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!
Email: competitions@novascotia.ca