construction labourer
Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission - Labourer (Summer Student) (Bedford and Beechville) (8 Positions)
Posted on May 27, 2026 by Employer details The Government of Nova Scotia
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<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>48900<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>BEDFORD & BEECHVILLE</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Zone:</strong> 21 and 22</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">Student</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">Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We're recruiting for summer students to help our province achieve big things!</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At the Department of Public Works, we manage 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province.</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 Summer Student, Labourer, you will gain practical experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified technical professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to jump start your career, gain an understanding of bridge and highway construction, and watch your contributions come to life as you make exciting impacts to the Provincial road network of Nova Scotia. </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">You will assist with a wide range of highway construction and maintenance duties and have the opportunity to participate in:</span></p><p> </p><ul style="list-style-type:di- Location Bedford, NSB4A 4J3
- Work location On site
- Salary$18.58 to $18.58HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Starts as early as 2026-06-10
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Nova Scotia Public Service Commission #48900
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