Camping Park Attendant - Graves Island Provincial Park (Maintenance Worker 1(A)) (Hiring Pool)

 

 

Competition # : 45565 

Department: Natural Resources

Location: LUNENBURG

Type of Employment: Seasonal

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG 

Closing Date: ​04-Apr-25 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Hiring Pool

 

This hiring pool will be used to fill potential Seasonal, Temporary and Casual Camping Park Attendant opportunities at Graves Island Provincial Park.  

 

Please note our Seasonal opportunities are of more than 4 months and less than 6 months with an anticipated start date of May 5, 2025, and a season end date of October 18, 2025; however, the status of the opportunity is dependent on the start date of the successful applicant.

About Us

 

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province. 

About Our Opportunity

 

We are seeking a Park Attendant who will assist us with seasonal operation and maintenance. This will include infrastructure, vehicles, grounds and equipment, providing visitor information, monitoring park activities for regulation compliance, advising visitors of park regulations and reporting non-compliance to Conservation Officers. You will ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies, and will be an active participant in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.

This position requires the ability to work as part of a team, and performs strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.

This position reports to the Park Caretaker.

Primary Accountabilities

 

Under the general direction of the Chief Park Caretaker, or designate, the Park Attendant is responsible for the seasonal operation and maintenance of designated provincial parks(s) including:

 

• Infrastructure maintenance, vehicles, grounds and equipment;
• Customer service and relations;
• Monitoring park activities for regulation compliance;
• Advising visitors of park regulations and reporting non-compliance;
• Using the computer-based reservation and registration system;
• Processing financial transactions, cash handling;
• Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Workplace policies, Procedures and all Safe Work Practices at all times when on duty.

Qualifications and Experience

 

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have:

 

• Valid N.S. Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Valid (Standard) First Aid certificate and WHMIS training.
• Working knowledge and previous experience in computer use including: internet, email, and web-based applications.
• Experience in general carpentry; building and grounds maintenance; general machine maintenance; use of tractors, ride on mowers, chainsaws and clearing saws, push mowers, string trimmers and hand and power tools.
• Physical fitness levels suitable to support strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment and all weather conditions experienced during the park season.
• Ability to communicate ef