TOWN OF SHELBURNE
Employment Opportunity
Public Works Operator
The Town of Shelburne is seeking applications from qualified experienced individuals for the position of Public Works Operator.
Duties of the position include:
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Operating equipment in salting and snow clearing operations
- Operating other equipment in day-to-day and construction operations
- Assist with pipe laying operations
- Cleaning and repairing of catch pits and manholes
- Perform traffic control duties
- Assist with the rebuild of streets and sidewalks
- Assisting the water and wastewater utilities as needed
- Operate light and/or heavy utility vehicles for various purposes
- Other duties as directed
The successful candidate must:
- Have a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license
- Pass basic First Aid and WHMIS training (will be provided for the successful candidate)
- Have the ability to work independently with little supervision
The ideal candidate will have:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent GED
- 1-2 years of experiences or equivalent
Applicants are invited to submit their resume in person to 168 Water Street in Shelburne or by email to Sarah Mattatall, Manager of Administration & Human Resources, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Hours of work, benefits, and wages are pursuant to the current collective agreement. Please note, only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Town of Shelburne has an employment equity objective, 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 application.
TOWN OF SHELBURNE
Employment Opportunity
Wastewater Plant Operator
The Town of Shelburne is seeking applications from qualified experienced individuals for the position of Wastewater Plant Operator.
Duties of the position include:
- Maintenance and knowledge of electrical systems, sensory equipment, pumps and metering systems
- Data collection, monitoring and testing
- Production of effluent within the environmental standards & lab testing
- Sludge processing
- Maintenance of lift stations
- Sewer main repairs & cleaning
- Assisting in preparation of operating and capital budgets for the utility
- Completing reporting requirements for Utility
- Assisting Water Plant Operator and Public Works Department
- Other duties as directed
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience operating a wastewater treatment plant
- Level 2 Wastewater Treatment certification or be willing to achieve a Level 2 certification within a required timeframe as set out by the Town
- Operator in Training (OIT) certification or be willing to obtain
- A valid driver’s license
- General knowledge of a computerized environment and familiarity with software pertinent to wastewater treatment facilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently with little supervision
Applicants are invited to submit their resume in person (168 Water Street, Shelburne), by mail (P.O. Box 670, Shelburne NS, B0T 1W0) or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
For a more detailed job description or with other questions about the position, please contact Sarah Mattatall (Town of Shelburne, Manager of Admin & HR) at (902) 875-2991 Ext 4.
Hours of work, benefits, and wages are pursuant to the current collective agreement. Only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Town of Shelburne has an employment equity objective, 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 application.