Competition # 20111

Eastern Mainland Housing Authority is recruiting for two full-time Grounds (Casual) positions until approximately April 9, 2021 for winter maintenance in the New Glasgow area. These are not bargaining unit positions.

The Housing Authorities are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

As a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead Hand, the casual Grounds is responsible for providing grounds care, maintenance and housekeeping services for all exterior areas of Housing Authority properties that are not the responsibility of individual tenants. Completion of work assignments given must be kept within the standards and safe practices adopted by the Housing Authority.

• Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years' related experience.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with tenants.
• Ability to operate equipment and tools related to ground maintenance appropriately and safely.
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Perform tasks in a safe manner according to the Department of Labour and Advanced Education and EMHA safety standards and policies.
• Possess interpersonal skills to deal with co-workers, tenants, contractors and vendors, other departments, and the public in a positive, tactful, courteous and cooperative manner.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Work cooperatively with others and display a positive attitude to further the goals of the organization.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning and dealing with inquiries, requests and submissions that are sensitive and confidential in nature.
• Adaptable to change as the job requires, is receptive to new ideas and willing to try new methods and approaches.
• Must be capable of bending, lifting, standing operate equipment involved in grounds work and perform manual labour through the use of good body mechanics.

Assets:

• Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.

We will assess the above qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

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. Checks may include one or all the following: reference checks, criminal background checks, driver's abstract, child abuse registry and education.

Classification: Non-Classified

Salary Range: $13.00 per hour

Work Week: 35 hours

Closing Date: December 15, 2020

Note: These are not Civil Service positions.

To Apply:

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number, competition name, the source of posting, and (if applicable) self-identify in one or more of the designated groups.

Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon, otherwise all applications/ resumes should be sent directly to:

Housing Authority, Human Resources Services

Email: [email protected]

Fax: (902) 420-6599

Mail: Human Resources, Housing Authority HR Services, 3770 Kempt Road, Suite 3

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 4X8

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.