Equipment Inspector Instructor (Inspector (Specialist) 1(A)-(B)) - Jobs in Bridgewater, NS

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Competition # : 31365Department: Transportation and Active TransitLocation: FlexibleType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 7/2/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsBuilding and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.The Department of Transportation and Active Transit supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province.This is your next opportunity to directly support the maintenance of Highway Operations in the Western District of the Province through providing training and coaching support, contributing to the quality of work by developing a fully trained workforce, and helping to improve fleet maintenance and servicing techniques in the District.About Our OpportunityYou support the introduction of new machinery into the workplace and development of proper maintenance, servicing, and safety procedures of the new machinery. As the Equipment Inspector Instructor, your excellent instructional techniques and communication abilities lead to a fully trained workforce who are dedicated to providing superior highway maintenance services through continual education in the prevention of incidents and minimizing equipment maintenance and repair costs.Primary AccountabilitiesAs the Equipment Inspector Instructor, you play a critical role in developing and ensuring Equipment Operators are fully competent in the operation and maintenance of Department machinery. Through continuous involvement with Equipment Operators and other operational staff, you will train, test, and evaluate individuals on proper operating and maintenance techniques on various types of machinery. You provide objective advice and recommendations, contributing to the continuous improvement of Department staff and abilities. You assist with the development, motivation, and coaching of Equipment Operators to ensure a multi-skilled workforce and cross training on Department machinery while advocating for safety promotion.Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you must have completed High School plus a related trade or technical training in the area of specialty and have three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.You must have a valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.You are capable of prioritizing work under tight timelines and exercising sound judgement. You thrive in complex environments and enjoy the challenge of developing new approaches to complex problems.As the successful candidate, you will have:Proficiency in the operation and servicing of various type of road maintenance and snow and ice control equipment (trucks, attachments, and heavy machinery);Familiarity with the operation and calibration of automatic salt control and dispensing systems;Knowledge of Department policies and practices impacting safe equipment operation and equipment maintenance and requirements by Equipment Operators;Experience with instructional and evaluation techniques;Strong communication and presentation skills for working with diverse groups; andExcellent writing, editing, organizational and planning abilities.In addition to the above, you will possess skills and experience using Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and customized databases for the maintenance of training records and production of requested reports. You possess and demonstrate effective interpersonal and leadership skills. You also demonstrate a high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently while maintaining exceptional organizing skills and executing multiple priorities. A background in the mechanics of heavy equipment and/or the health and safety field is desirable.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.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased 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 ConditionsExtensive travel throughout the province in various weather conditions is required.You have the ability to climb into, out of, around and beneath machinery and equipment to demonstrate service training and conduct inspections when required.Additional InformationThe location of this position is flexible within the Department of Transportation and Active Transit Western District (Kings, Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens and Lunenburg Counties).What We OfferCareer 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.Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.Pay Grade: TE 17 - TE 22Salary Range: $1,680.96 - $2,414.26 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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:Current NS Government Employee Sign InFailure 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.