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SalaryDepartment: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 31-Jan-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Maintaining our Provincial built infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.
Jump start your Apprenticeship and gain valuable experience with the Building Services Division at the Department of Public Works. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your professional development through hands on experience, training, and mentorship from highly qualified Red Seal Certified Tradespersons. As an Apprentice with Public Works, the skills you will learn are invaluable and will last a lifetime!
At Building Services, we support the efficient use and care of government owned buildings ranging from offices, to justice centers. Without our staff’s proactive measures, equipment issues or failures could lead to an interruption of government services provided. As the apprentice, you are just one of the key players who support the overall safety and efficiency of our infrastructure.
About Our Opportunity
As the Sprinkler System Installer Apprentice, you will assist the Mechanical trades coordinator or the mechanical foreperson, under the supervision of a qualified Red Seal journeyperson in inspecting, maintaining, repairing, renovating and/or installing fire suppression system components and systems in provincially owned buildings.
Primary Accountabilities
Under the general supervision of the Mechanical trades coordinator, the Sprinkler System Installer Apprentice will install, maintain, service, repair, inspect and decommission industrial, commercial and residential fire suppression systems, equipment and components in provincially owned and leased buildings serviced by the Department. The Sprinkler System Installer Apprentice is responsible for connecting to and servicing mechanical fire suppression systems, equipment, piping, and associated controls.
This may include, but is not limited to, performing regular preventive maintenance procedures, responding to corrective maintenance tasks, project work and emergency calls the Sprinkler System Installer is responsible for ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with the National Building Code of Canada, National Energy Code, National Fire Code of Canada, and departmental requirements and standards.
Qualifications and Experience
You are a minimum Level 2 apprentice, currently enrolled in the Sprinkler System Installer trades programme, recognized by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.
A valid Nova Scotia driver’s license is required.
Safety training in the following areas will be considered an asset: Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safety Orientation, First Aid Certification and CPR, WHMIS, Scaffolding Safety, Fall Protection (Basic and Scaffolding Practical), Confined Space Awareness, Elevating Work-Platforms.
You can analyze information, identify relationships, and have ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. The ability to efficiently and effectively obtain information and to exercise sound judgment, collaborate in a team environment; and demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences is essential. You must have good public relations skills and have ability to respond with tact and diplomacy when working with various government clients, contractors, public, and staff.
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.
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 offerings and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
Most of your work is completed indoors, but also occasionally outside where normal hazards of a construction site are present. Your safety is important to us, and we count on you to follow all safe work practices when handling machinery, tools, and materials. Some of your duties will require you to climb, work at heights, or within confined spaces.
Additional Information
This is a Term employment opportunity with an end date of January 17, 2025.
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.
Pay Grade: TRA 14
Salary Range: $19.10 - $30.25 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.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
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.
