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Position Description
Title: Public Works Technician (Casual)
Reports to: Public Works and Transportation Manager
Status: Casual
Classification: Public Works and Transportation
Location: Town Hall, 493 Main Street
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm plus some evenings and weekends.
On call during winter months.
Scope:
The Public Works Technician – Casual position is responsible for a variety of operational and maintenance tasks. Their primary duties will be to maintain parks and open spaces. This position will also be required to perform other duties as assigned including transportation services (streets & sidewalks), and assisting water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection & treatment and electric utility staff as needed.
Experience/Skills:
The following skills would be considered an asset for the ideal candidate.
Gas and electric groundskeeping equipment Miscellaneous power tools and equipment Snow removal equipment Class 5 NS driver’s license Basic carpentry, painting skills, mechanical, pipe fitting and electronic skills
Resume and cover letter will be accepted until September 17th, 2026 at 2:00pm and can be submitted by email to: [email protected] (subject line to include Public Works Technician – Casual in all emails).
Title: Public Works Technician (Permanent)
Reports to: Public Works and Transportation Manager
Status: Full-time
Classification: Public Works and Transportation
Location: Town Hall, 493 Main Street
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm plus some evenings and weekends. Rotational on call during winter months.
Starting rate: $49,263 – $51,726
Scope:
The Public Works Technician position is responsible for conducting a variety of work related to the daily operation and maintenance of Town facilities and infrastructure. Generally, the position performs a broad range of tasks supporting the operation and maintenance of the following service areas; transportation services (streets & sidewalks), water treatment & distribution, wastewater collection & treatment, parks & open spaces, and electrical utility
Experience/Skills
The following skills would be considered an asset for the ideal candidate.
· Gas and electric groundskeeping equipment.
· Miscellaneous power tools and equipment.
· Snow removal equipment
· Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license.
· Basic carpentry, painting skills, mechanical, pipe fitting and electronic skills.
Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until September 17th, 2026 at 2:00pm and can be submitted by email to: [email protected] (subject line to include Public Works Technician in all emails).
Reports to: Public Works and Transportation Manager
Status: Full-time
Classification: Public Works and Transportation
Location: Town Hall, 493 Main Street
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm plus some evenings and weekends. Rotational on call during winter months.
Starting rate: $49,263 – $51,726
Scope:
The Public Works Technician position is responsible for conducting a variety of work related to the daily operation and maintenance of Town facilities and infrastructure. Generally, the position performs a broad range of tasks supporting the operation and maintenance of the following service areas; transportation services (streets & sidewalks), water treatment & distribution, wastewater collection & treatment, parks & open spaces, and electrical utility
Experience/Skills
The following skills would be considered an asset for the ideal candidate.
· Gas and electric groundskeeping equipment.
· Miscellaneous power tools and equipment.
· Snow removal equipment
· Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license.
· Basic carpentry, painting skills, mechanical, pipe fitting and electronic skills.
Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until September 17th, 2026 at 2:00pm and can be submitted by email to: [email protected] (subject line to include Public Works Technician in all emails).