<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>48914<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>MILLER LAKE</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">Year Round</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>11-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-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.<br><br>We're recruiting for a Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice to join our team. This is your opportunity to advance your professional development through hands on experience, training, and mentorship.</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-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</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">Under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor/Fleet Service Coordinator and/or mechanic, you will assist with:</span></p><p> </p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Diagnosing equipment failures</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Repairing equipment such as excavators, snow plows, graders, tandem trucks a