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

This competition is being leveraged to fill one vacancy at Mira River Provincial park, as well as any other seasonal positions within Cape Breton County as they arise.

We are seeking a Park Attendant who will assist us with seasonal operation and maintenance. This will include infrastructure, vehicles, grounds and equipment, providing visitor information, monitoring park activities for regulation compliance, advising visitors of park regulations and reporting non-compliance to Conservation Officers. You will ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies, and will be an active participant in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.

This position requires the ability to work as part of a team, and performs strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.

This position reports to the Park Caretaker.

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;
• Using the computer-based reservation and registration system;
• Processing financial transactions, cash handling;
• 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.

Salary Information

MOS 04 -

$1, - $1,;

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

This competition is being leveraged to fill one vacancy at Mira River Provincial park, as well as any other seasonal positions within Cape Breton County as they arise.

Seasonal dates are expected to run from late-May to late-September.

Candidates selected for interviews will be required to submit a Driver’s Abstract, Vulnerable Sector Check at the interview.

Uniforms are mandatory and must be clean and worn neatly. Must supply your own CSA approved safety boots that are at least 6 inches high.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : MOS 04 Salary Range :   $1,;- $1,;Bi-Weekly