Wildlife Park Attendant (Maintenance) (Hiring Pool)

Competition # : 49316

Department: Natural Resources

Location: SHUBENACADIE

Type of Employment: Seasonal

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

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

Hiring Pool Information

This posting will be used to establish a Hiring Pool for Seasonal, Temporary and Casual employment opportunities.

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks, and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, 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.

The Shubenacadie Wildlife Park is one of Nova Scotia’s top tourist destinations and has attracted millions of visitors over the past 72 years. The 331-hectare park has enchanted Nova Scotians and visitors alike and provides a wide range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.

About Our Opportunity

Do you have the skills to care for captive wildlife, maintain park grounds, and perform a variety of unique tasks outdoors year-round? Well, then you have come to the right place! Our Wildlife Park Attendants (Maintenance) are primarily maintainers who take pride in:

• maintaining the facility’s infrastructure of walkways, trails, waterways, animal enclosures and buildings with associated electrical, plumbing and sewer systems;
• mowing, whipper snipping, painting, carpentry, fencing, snow clearing, etc
• keeping the facility clean and safe by performing janitorial duties such as cleaning washrooms and garbage collection, and
• assisting park visitors by answering questions and providing park related information.

Secondary duties may include assisting the animal care team with:

• feeding and caring for the captive wildlife,
• preparing diets,
• cleaning and disinfecting animal enclosures and their pools,
• conducting routine health checks, and
• any other tasks may be required.

From this hiring pool there is one seasonal (summer season) and one casual (winter season) position available.

As a Maintainer, you will work under the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

You have completed high school or have an equivalent combination of training and experience.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Above average knowledge of carpentry, systems maintenance and be familiar with the roles of the trades
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team player
• The willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Good physical health, including the ability to perform heavy lifting (at least 25 kg) regularly and frequently. You should also be able to climb, crouch, walk, stand, shovel, rake, and perform general labour to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Good working knowledge of computers, especially email and data-entry.
• A valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent)
• Criminal background check
  
  

The following are considered assets:

• One year or more of carpentry experience
• Previous experience as maintainer at a zoo, wildlife park or similar
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS
• Knowledge of indigenous wildlife, habitat, and environmental issues
• Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate or better
  
  

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

Equivalency

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

Benefits

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.

Working Conditions

• You will be on a schedule and must be able to work long days, some weekends, holidays, and evenings, and work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team environment
• Available to work irregular unscheduled hours, or be called back to work for storm closures or emergencies
• Must be able to quickly adapt to changes in planned work on short notice and be comfortable performing a wide variety of daily tasks
• Candidates selected for interviews may be required to submit a driver’s abstract

Additional Information

This competition will be used to create a Hiring Pool to fill Seasonal, Temporary and Casual opportunities as they arise.

Currently, there is one (1) sesonal employment opportunity available.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
  
  

Pay Grade: MOS 08

Salary Range: $1,851.41 - $1,896.89 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.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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.