Job Title                               Public Works Casual Labour

Accountabilities                  The Town of Port Hawkesbury Public Works Department is seeking applicants for a seasonal casual labour position.  As a town employee the successful candidate will possess an exceptional work ethic and focus on safety, service, and professionalism.

The successful applicant will be responsible to safely and efficiently provide assistance for repairs, operations, and maintenance of Town infrastructure.  Working under the supervision of the Public Works Foreman and Manager of Engineering and Public Works, you will be responsible for your personal safety, and that of co-workers while ensuring compliance with Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Skills, Capabilities and Experience

The successful applicant will be a collaborative team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected.  You understand that town employees work throughout the community and provide a high level of service to residents, you will demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything that you do.  The successful applicant will flourish in a dynamic, flexible and fast paced environment which is subject to a wide variety of tasks and organizational needs.

You should also have or be able to attain the following:

• Completion of grade 12 education.
• General and/or specific safety training in accordance with TOPH Safety Program and Nova Scotia OH&S regulations.
• Ability to pass a current criminal background check with vulnerable sector.
• Physical ability and fitness for moderate to heavy physical exertion for extended periods of time.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license (drivers abstract may be requested).
• While not a requirement, experience or certification in a professional building trade would be considered an asset.
• Additional required training will be provided.

Salary and hours                 Employment term is 12 weeks; rate of pay will be $22.00 per hour including vacation pay.  On average this position will be 40 hours per week and hours of work will be from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Closing date                      Friday, July 5th, 2024, 4 p.m., local time.

Application

To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to Sajin John, Acting Manager of Engineering and Public Works at [email protected]., or mailed:

Town of Port Hawkesbury, Attn: Sajin John, Acting Manager of Engineering and Public Works

606 Reeves Street, Unit 1, Port Hawkesbury, NS, B9A 2R7

Applications submitted beyond the closing date and time, or incomplete applications, will not be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position, it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.

For more information related to the Town of Port Hawkesbury please visit the Town’s website at www.townofporthawkesbury.ca.