Park Attendant (Maintenance Worker 1(A)) Hiring Pool

Competition # :   47874

Department :   Natural Resources

Location :   LAWRENCETOWN (ANNAPOLIS COUNTY)

Type of Employment :   Seasonal

Union Status :   NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date :   ​23-Feb-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

HIRING POOL

Hiring Pool Information : Please note : Note that this is a hiring pool. This Hiring Pool which will be used to fill multiple Seasonal opportunities in the following locations :

• Blomidon Provincial Park :  May 4 – September 12
• Valley View Provincial Park :  May 25 – October 17

Please ensure you clearly state your preferences on your application.

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources & Renewables 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 on the department view our website :   https : / / novascotia.ca / natr /

About Our Opportunity

As the Park Attendant, you are responsible for assisting with the seasonal operation and maintenance of parks. You ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies and are an active participant in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.

Primary Accountabilities

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 :

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have :

Assets :

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, 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 .

Working Conditions

Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Duties require working scheduled day and evening shifts, weekends, and Holidays. Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.

Additional Information

Please note : Note that this is a hiring pool.  This Hiring Pool which will be used to fill multiple Seasonal opportunities in the following locations :

What We Offer

Pay Grade :   MOS 04

Salary Range :   $1,663.99 - $1,695.56 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.