cable ferry deckhand
Little Narrows, NS
CA$60,570/yearly
Casual employment Part time
About the role
<p style="text-align:right"> </p><p><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Competition # : </strong>48908<strong> </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Department: </strong>Public Works</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Location: </strong><span style="font-size:16.0px">ENGLISHTOWN & LITTLE NARROWS</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Zone:</strong> 2</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Type of Employment: </strong><span contenteditable="false">Spare Classification</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Union Status:</strong> <span contenteditable="false">CUPE - NSPG</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>10-Jun-26</span> <span style="font-size:16.0px">(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application.</strong></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Marine Services division of the Department of Public Works maintains and operates the provincial ferries including: Englishtown, Little Narrows, Country Harbor, LaHave River, Tancook Island, and Digby Neck. Our Marine staff help to further connect and expand Nova Scotia's transportation network; all the while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Ferries. Our provincial ferries operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If you're looking for an exciting and challenging career, with a daily view of our beautiful Atlantic waters, then we have your perfect opportunity.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As the Ferry Attendant, you represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner while playing a critical role in the operation and safety of the Ferry. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Daily responsibilities include:</span></p><p