Position Description
Title:                        Public Works Technician
Reports to:              Public Works and Transportation Manager
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). 

Scheduled before school starts on Thursday, this Tuesday September 1 and Wednesday September 2, there will be curb and gutter upgrades happening near the three-way intersection on Main and Clearway in Mahone Bay.

Traffic management will be directing traffic through a single lane on these two days of work.
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Thank you for your understanding and for giving yourself a little more time to get in and out of town on these days.
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​Have you taken part in the Greenhouse Gas Survey yet?

Your responses will help the Town of Mahone Bay better understand local energy use, home heating, transportation, waste, and wastewater practices. This local information will strengthen our community-wide greenhouse gas inventory and help identify opportunities to reduce emissions and support future energy and climate programs.

The survey takes just a few minutes, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a draw to win a 72-hour emergency kit from the Town!

Your information will only be used in summary form to identify community trends.

Complete the survey today: https://www.getonboardmahonebay.ca/.../ghg-inventory...
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​Stay Connected with the Town of Mahone Bay!

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There are many ways to connect with your Town. Find the channels that work best for you, stay informed, ask questions, share your ideas, and be part of the conversation.

We want to hear from you!
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Mahone Bay, it’s time to celebrate! The wait is over, Edgewater’s Official Opening is happening Tuesday, August 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00-ish!

This is more than an opening. It’s a major milestone for Mahone Bay and a celebration of the incredible transformation of Edgewater. We want our whole community there!

Residents, neighbours, businesses, visitors, friends, and friends of friends... everyone is invited to come and experience the new Edgewater!

Mahone Bay is always well worth the visit, but this really is a moment we cannot wait to share with you.
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Mark your calendar, extend your long weekend to Tuesday, August 4, bring your people, and shout it from the Bay Way

Edgewater Official Opening on Tuesday August 4, 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the official opening of the Edgewater Project, a transformative community investment that has delivered environmental, recreational, transportation, and infrastructure improvements for Mahone Bay.

We're inviting the whole community to take part. Local organizations, community groups, and businesses are encouraged to get involved with their own activities, special events, promotions, extended hours.

Interested in participating? Contact [email protected]

Let's come together to celebrate the partnerships, vision, and community spirit that made the Edgewater Project possible.
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This celebration is for everyone!
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​Good News!
Read about the Town of Mahone Bay’s recent progress under the Housing Accelerator initiative including a new announcement on the Town’s Affordable Gentle Density Housing Grant Program.

In the matter of the Municipal Government Act and the Town of Mahone Bay

TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 14, 2026, the Council of the Town of Mahone Bay gave notice of its intention to rezone PID 60373107 and PID 60373204 from Residential to Parks and Open Space.
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A PUBLIC HEARING on this proposal will be held by Town Council at the Town Hall, 493 Main Street, Mahone Bay on Thursday July 30, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive written and verbal submissions from the public on this proposal. A COUNCIL MEETING will follow the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., where Town Council may make a decision on the matter discussed.

Copies of the draft rezone and related staff report are available from Mahone Bay Town Hall during normal office hours. For further information, call 902-624-8327 or 902-275-2599.
Eric J. Levy, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer