Opportunities Maintenance Worker 3B (Fire Crew Foreperson)

Competition # : 47833

Department : Natural Resources

Location : MILTON

Type of Employment : Seasonal

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

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

Seasonal Status

This is a seasonal opportunity of six months or more with an anticipated season start date of March 30th 2026 and an end date of October 3rd 2026.

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 and Renewables is responsible for the development management conservation and protection of forest mineral parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the provinces 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 : Our Opportunity

Under the direction of the Area Manager or designate the Forestry / Fire Crew Foreperson is responsible for leading participating and supervising seasonal staff who carry out forest fire suppression and pre-suppression activities as well as work in other department programs.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of the primary accountabilities in the role will include :

• Conducting general maintenance of department vehicles buildings grounds and equipment.
• Complying with and seeking compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies from staff.
• Actively participating in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.
• Operating department vehicles and equipment.
• Assisting district technicians in forestry wildlife parks and other general district duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a minimum of 4 years of related experience. Graduation from a forestry training program at a University Technical or Community College level will be considered asset.

Related experience :

Assets :

Equivalency

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

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools : written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Salary Information

MOS 12 -

$1862.96 - $1914.72

Benefits

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.

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Because employees safety is the utmost concern as a condition of employment successful applicants must successfully complete the following prior to employment :

Candidates selected for interviews will be required to submit a drivers abstract criminal records check and vulnerable sector check.

You must supply your own CSA approved safety boots that are at least 6 inches high.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : MOS 12

Salary Range : $1862.96- $1914.72Bi-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 Womenin 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 you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

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 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 concernsmay be directed to

Key Skills

Computer,Freelance,ICWA,General Maintenance,Fire Fighting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 1862 - 1914