Vehicle Enumerator (Clerk 1 (a)-(b))
Competition # : 42730
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: AMHERST
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.
By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.
About Our Opportunity
Tourism Nova Scotia is seeking two (2) Vehicle Enumerator (one (1) permanent year-round position and one (1) casual position) who will be counting vehicles crossing into Nova Scotia at the New Brunswick border near Amherst. The enumerator identifies and records vehicle types and license plate origins
Primary Accountabilities
Vehicles crossing the border are travelling at high speeds and require quick and accurate identification. Successful candidates may be assessed on their ability to identify vehicles throughout their employment.
Data is captured using tally counters and recorded using paper and Excel software. Tally data is uploaded online at the end of each shift.
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate, you will possess a high school diploma. An acceptable combination of education/training and experience will be considered.
The successful candidate must have excellent eyesight and the ability to distinguish colours and graphics at a distance, as well as good manual dexterity. Due to the high visual demands of the job, the applicant may be required to pass a vision test.
Applicants must also have the proven ability to operate a computer, including working with MS Excel and Outlook, as well as other office equipment.
Applicants must have basic math and writing skills.
We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Applicants must be willing to work shifts lasting five to six hours duration, between the hours of 6am to 10pm on weekdays, weekends and holidays during the seasonal period of employment. Shift schedules change from month to month. The shifts typically require working alone, observing highway traffic through the window of an indoor workspace.
Additional Information
Please note: there are two (2) vacancies that will be filled with this posting - one (1) permanent and one (1) casual . The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer
- Career 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
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: CL 05 - CL 09
Salary Range: $1,274.56 - $1,501.11 Bi-Weekly
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.
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:
Failure 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.
