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

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.

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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 :

• Infrastructure maintenance, vehicles, grounds and equipment;
• Customer service and relations;
• Monitoring park activities for regulation compliance;
• Advising visitors of park regulations and reporting non-compliance to Conservation Officers;
• Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Workplace policies, Procedures and all Safe Work Practices at all times when on duty.

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,;- $1,;Bi-Weekly