Inspector/Checker/Weigher (Summer Works Period) (Port Hawkesbury) (4 Positions)

Inspector/Checker/Weigher (Summer Works Period) (Port Hawkesbury) (4 Positions)

Competition # :44998

Department:Public Works

Location:PORT HAWKESBURY

Zone:5 and 6

Type of Employment: Summer Works Period

Union Status: CUPE - NSPG

Closing Date:31-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted.

Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application.

About Our Opportunity

As the Inspector/Checker/Weigher, you will oversee and maintain records of the daily delivery and distribution of materials at highway construction sites. You will ensure quality of materials delivered, and accuracy in information that is recorded.

Primary Accountabilities

Assignment of duties will be in accordance with Maintenance or Construction services operational needs including duties associated with Weigher, Checker and Inspector positions such as: weighing and recording materials; ensuring trucks are operating safely and within required weights; inspecting, cleaning and calibrating scales; and overseeing contractor activities. You will also be required to assist the Survey Technician with on-site duties on a regular basis.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 completion or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience. Previous construction experience in areas such as bridge repair, road construction and surveying are an asset.

A valid driver’s license is required. Access to a reliable vehicle is necessary due to work often being performed in isolated areas.

The ability to read design plans and documents with an aptitude for mathematics is essential. You are a self-motivated individual who is effective at working independently with minimal supervision. Proven skills in time management, organization, and attention to detail are critical in this role.

Your exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills are key when liaising with staff, contractors, and the traveling public.

Working Conditions

This position is physically demanding. Work is performed on construction sites, heavily traveled highways, and in rough isolated areas with inherent exposure to dust/dirt, equipment noise, blasting, extreme weather temperatures, and dangerous heights. This position requires you to climb, lift, and carry various equipment throughout construction sites.

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
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: INSPECTR

Salary Range: $22.13 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.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current CUPE local 1867 employees with a date of seniority. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to perform duties as necessary within their zone.

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant.

Current employees may apply to this position through the following link:

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 their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.