Competition # : 45364
Department: Natural Resources
Location: FIVE ISLANDS
Type of Employment: Seasonal
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 13-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
This hiring pool will be used to fill potential Seasonal, Temporary and Casual Camping Park Attendant opportunities at our Five Islands Provincial Park location.
Please note our Seasonal opportunities are of more than 4 months and less than 6 months with an anticipated start date of May 26, 2025, and a season end date of October 18, 2025; however, the status of the opportunity is dependent on the start date of the successful applicant.
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
We are seeking a Park Attendant who will assist us with seasonal operation and maintenance. This will include infrastructure, vehicles, grounds and equipment, providing visitor information, monitoring park activities for regulation compliance, advising visitors of park regulations and reporting non-compliance to Conservation Officers. You will ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies, and will be an active participant in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.
This position requires the ability to work as part of a team, and performs strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.
This position reports to the Park Caretaker.
Under the general direction of the Chief Park Caretaker, or designate, the Park Attendant is responsible for the seasonal operation and maintenance of designated provincial parks(s) including:
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have:
Assets:
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.
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.
Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.
As part of a team, the Park Attendant is expected to work effectively with due regard to personal and co-worker safety and cooperation. Most tasks will be in an outdoor environment and may involve strenuous activities in varied weather conditions and extremes.
All personnel may be called upon for assistance in emergency situations.
This competition will be used to fill seasonal opportunities at the Five Islands Provincial Park. The seasonal period of 4 to 6 months is expected to be May 26, 2025 to October 18, 2025.
Please note, the seasonal status for these positions is expected to be 4 to 6 month, however the actual status will depend on the start date of the successful candidate.
Candidates selected for interviews will be required to submit a Driver’s Abstract, Vulnerable Sector Check at the interview.
Uniforms are mandatory and must be clean and worn neatly. Must supply your own CSA approved safety boots that are at least 6 inches high.
Pay Grade: MOS 04
Salary Range: $1,546.31 - $1,575.65 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