Province of Nova Scotia
Location
Halifax, NS | Canada
Job description
Competition # : 41972
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 20-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.
The Highway Planning and Design Team at the Department of Public Works is responsible for the planning and design of complex provincial highway projects, from functional design to detailed design. We’re committed to delivering optimum solutions and enhancing the quality of our province’s road network.
If you’re seeking an opportunity to directly impact highway programs, engineering and construction, while watching your creativity and innovative ideas come to life, then this is your next great adventure.
As the Engineering Student, you will gain practical experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified Engineering professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to jump start your career, gain an understanding of bridge and highway construction, and watch your contributions come to life as you make exciting impacts to the Provincial road network of Nova Scotia.
We offer opportunities to participate in training courses for Standard First Aid along with other safety courses. We will provide you with all the required technical and protective equipment as needed.
You will assist the Highway Planning & Design engineers in a wide range of duties and have the opportunity to:
You are a Bachelor of Engineering student, enrolled in Civil Engineering. You must be returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).
As the ideal candidate you demonstrate a keen interest in highway planning & design.
You must also be:
The following are considered assets including:
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.
This opportunity will start approximately May 1, 2024 with an end date of August 30, 2024.
There is one (1) position available in Halifax.
Pay Grade:HOURLY
Salary Range:$17.34 - $28.26 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.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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 [email protected].
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