Competition # : 46344
Department: Natural Resources
Location: MILTON
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 27-Jun-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks, and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 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.
For more information: https://novascotia.ca/natr/
Under direction of the Manager, Forest Protection, Fleet and Forest Protection Division, and reporting to the Forest Health Supervisor, the DNR Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA) Forest Technician will be responsible for assisting with key assessment and forest protection elements associated with a multi-year, multi-million-dollar, partner-based conservation project aimed at protecting high-priority hemlock stands from the hemlock woolly adelgid. This is a collaborative project supported by Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) through the Federal Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund. The purpose of this funding stream is carbon accumulation and averting carbon loss, with biodiversity conservation as a co-benefit.
As the DNR HWA Forest Technician, you will work help organize, coordinate, assess, and report on the work assigned to and completed by DNR HWA strike team members. These strike team members will include two Forest Technician 2-3 A-B, and up to four seasonal Assistant Forest Technician 1 A-B’s.
Some of the primary accountabilities of the DNR HWA Project Assistant will include the following:
The successful candidate must have graduated from a recognized forestry or related technician diploma program, must be familiar with forestry and forest pest management practices and principles, have technical experience working on forestry related projects, and have or be able to obtain a provincial pesticide applicators certificate. They must be in good physical health to conduct the field work required, and possess strong team, interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with other strike team members, HWA partners, and volunteers familiar with research, data collection and analysis techniques and have familiarity with and skills to utilize Microsoft Office products.
They must have a high standard of capability is expected in oral and written communication, time management, organizing and problem solving. This is a specialized position where the candidate must be highly motivated and have strong self-initiative and engagement to produce timely and reliable results. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a dedicated team of Risk Services professionals, as well as, other stakeholders. They must also be able to operate with considerable independence and a minimum of direct supervision.
A valid driver's license is required.
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.
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 offering and eligibility criteria.
Field, office, and lab work as required; field work requires travel in department vehicles including aircraft to remote locations.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of March 31, 2027. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
Pay Grade: TE 16 - TE 25
Salary Range: $1,735.60 - $2,899.62 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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.