Mechanic Apprentice (Automotive Repair)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. Our Fleet Services Division is pivotal to ensuring the safety of our provincial road network.
We’re recruiting for a Automotive Repair Apprentice to join our team. This is your opportunity to advance your professional development through hands on experience, training, and mentorship.
About Our Opportunity
You will develop your skills and experience as an Apprentice, working at one or more of our repair shops throughout the Region. The machinery and equipment that you will service is used for snow and ice removal, repairs, and maintenance for the provincial road network.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Automotive Repair Apprentice, under the general supervision of the Fleet Service Coordinator or an Red Seal Automotive Mechanic you will complete automotive repairs and rebuild light vehicle modifications to a variety of government mobile machinery and equipment used to perform road maintenance activities for both summer and winter operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful completion of a recognized Automotive Repair Trade program is required.
As the ideal candidate, you are engaged, self-motivated, and an effective team player. You are professional and courteous with sound communication skills.
As a multi-tasker, you effectively problem solve and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
The following are considered assets:
- Work experience in trades such as the operation of heavy trucks and equipment
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety
- First Aid and WHMIS
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.
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
Work is performed in a mechanical repair environment occasioned by noise, smoke and gas fumes and at times adverse weather conditions while operating in a field environment. Considerable standing, lifting, carrying or moving about inside or outside is required.
Additional Information
There is one (1) opportunity in Antigonish in Zone 8 covering the Antigonish/Port Hawkesbury Fleet Services area including Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Apprentices are required to supply their own tools. However, personal protective equipment as well as larger tools are provided.
Candidates are asked to include confirmation of current apprentice hours with their application. This documentation will also determine your hourly rate of pay.
Hourly rates are pro-rated (in accordance with the percentage scale prescribed in the Apprentice Agreement).
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
Mechanic Apprentice (Automotive Repair)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. Our Fleet Services Division is pivotal to ensuring the safety of our provincial road network.
We’re recruiting for a Automotive Repair Apprentice to join our team. This is your opportunity to advance your professional development through hands on experience, training, and mentorship.
About Our Opportunity
You will develop your skills and experience as an Apprentice, working at one or more of our repair shops throughout the Region. The machinery and equipment that you will service is used for snow and ice removal, repairs, and maintenance for the provincial road network.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Automotive Repair Apprentice, under the general supervision of the Fleet Service Coordinator or an Red Seal Automotive Mechanic you will complete automotive repairs and rebuild light vehicle modifications to a variety of government mobile machinery and equipment used to perform road maintenance activities for both summer and winter operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful completion of a recognized Automotive Repair Trade program is required.
As the ideal candidate, you are engaged, self-motivated, and an effective team player. You are professional and courteous with sound communication skills.
As a multi-tasker, you effectively problem solve and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
The following are considered assets:
- Work experience in trades such as the operation of heavy trucks and equipment
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety
- First Aid and WHMIS
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.
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
Work is performed in a mechanical repair environment occasioned by noise, smoke and gas fumes and at times adverse weather conditions while operating in a field environment. Considerable standing, lifting, carrying or moving about inside or outside is required.
Additional Information
There is one (1) opportunity in Antigonish in Zone 8 covering the Antigonish/Port Hawkesbury Fleet Services area including Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Apprentices are required to supply their own tools. However, personal protective equipment as well as larger tools are provided.
Candidates are asked to include confirmation of current apprentice hours with their application. This documentation will also determine your hourly rate of pay.
Hourly rates are pro-rated (in accordance with the percentage scale prescribed in the Apprentice Agreement).
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