Labourer; Summer Student; Bedford and Beechville

Position: Labourer (Summer Student) (Bedford and Beechville) (8 Positions)
Location: Halifax Bedford Basin

Competition #:  48900

Department:  Public Works

Location:

BEDFORD & BEECHVILLE

Zone:  21 and 22

Type of Employment:  Student

Union Status:  CUPE - NSPG

Closing Date:  10-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We are recruiting summer students to help our province achieve big things! At the Department of Public Works, we manage 23,000 kilometres of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province.

About Our Opportunity
As the Summer Student, Labourer, you will gain practical experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified technical professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to jump start your career, gain an understanding of bridge and highway construction, and see your contributions come to life as you make an exciting impact on the provincial road network of Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities

traffic control

manual brush cutting

painting lines and trucks

litter pickup and general building and yard maintenance

installing culverts

road surface maintenance

installation of guardrails

collaboration with various staff on special projects that will further enhance and develop your skills

We offer opportunities to participate in training courses for Standard First Aid, WHMIS, Traffic Control Person, Bush Saw safety, and other safety courses. We will provide you with all the required technical and protective equipment you need, and, as a bonus, you get to keep the boots we provide you when your summer work ends.

Qualifications and Experience
You are a high school student, at least 16 years of age, and are returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).

A valid Class 5 driver’s license is preferred, and an acceptable driver abstract must be submitted before employment begins.

As

The Ideal Candidate , you demonstrate a keen interest in highway and bridge construction and maintenance activities. You must also be:

an excellent communicator who provides professional customer service

a team player

safety aware

At Public Works, your ability to exercise sound judgment in situations, along with following safe work practices, is critical in keeping you safe in your role.

Assets

Familiarity with construction sites

Exposure to heavy equipment

Working Conditions
The majority of your work will be done outdoors in various weather conditions.

Additional Information
Four opportunities are available in Beechville (Zone 21) and four opportunities in Bedford (Zone 22).

The positions have anticipated end dates of August 28, 2026.

Pay Grade:  LABOURER

Salary Range:  $18.58 Hourly

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

Legal Notices
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

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