Construction Supervisor (Agriculture)

Job title: Construction Supervisor (Agriculture)

Job description: Competition # : 33683

Department: Agriculture

Location: WINDSOR

Type of Employment: Casual

Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG

Closing Date: 12/21/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

In the role under the Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act, NSDA is legislated to supervise and manage the agricultural dykeland assets for agricultural purposes. The agricultural dykelands consist of 239 kilometres of dyke and 248 aboiteaux along the Bay of Fundy and protects 17,400 hectares of land located on 81 agricultural marshlands and 10 water control structures (dams). This Dykeland System protects agricultural land, but also protects significant private and public non-agriculture infrastructure that are vital to the economy and security of the Province.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role the duties include:

• Review, follow and update Operational and Maintenance Program to ensure it is current for dyke system operations.
• Inspections and maintenance on dykes, marshes and aboiteaux structures, completing inspection reports and budget oversight for planned works.
• Construction supervision of projects.
• Demonstrated experience with OH&S program and required documentation
• Experience using computers and programs such as Outlook and Microsoft Office programs is essential for daily activities.
• Experience supervising staff, including scheduling work and conflict resolution. Dealing with the public is required, which can include confrontation or complex situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and project management skills as well as seeking out/completing training that will assist with the position.
• Have knowledge of working in a tidal environment, tide forecasting and impacts, practical knowledge of working with various types of heavy equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you have a 2-year Engineering Technology Course plus 5 years related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable. Post -secondary training in a construction related field would be an asset.

For this role, you must have a thorough knowledge of working in a tidal environment, coastal construction, tide forecasting and impacts, working on marshland soils, construction skills, practical knowledge of working with various types of heavy equipment under varying conditions related to Dykeland System work (frost, wet conditions, weather, slippery slopes, and access of equipment to and from the work site).

Experience using computers and programs such as Outlook and Microsoft Office programs is also essential for daily activities.

In addition to the above, this position requires the successful candidate to live within a 20-minute response time, who is able to trouble shoot and implement solutions based on known internal policies and procedures.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), 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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Office work with extensive travel and outdoor activity which requires good physical condition.

Additional Information

This is a Casual employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of February, 2022. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

Please note, as the successful candidate, you must be able to respond to the worksite, be available for stand-by, call back, and/or emergencies at short notice and therefore must live within 20 minutes of the Windsor Aboiteaux.

A valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

On October 6, 2021 the Government of Nova Scotia announced full vaccination will be a condition of employment for new staff being hired. View the news release .

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.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: TE 24

Salary Range: $2,222.35 – $2,617.48 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.

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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.

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