Land Protection (Summer Student)
Competition # : 45528
Department: Agriculture
Location: WINDSOR
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 27-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Maintaining the provincial dykeland infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for students like you to help our Province achieve support the maintenance of this infrastructure.
The Land Protection Section of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is responsible for the Nova Scotia dykeland system comprised of 81 agricultural marshes, 240 km of dyke, 250 aboiteaux, and 17,000 hectares of protected land. In addition to protecting highly productive agricultural land, the dyke system protects high value assets such as highways, communities, railway, windmills and cultural sites. This provincial dykeland system is considered critical infrastructure.
Nova Scotia Dykeland Systems Upgrade Project: https://novascotia.ca/dykeland-system-upgrades/
If you are highly motivated, focused, and committed to working in a team environment related to dykeland system maintenance work, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate would be currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program, and returning to school in Fall 2025 (or next applicable semester for your program).
Candidates must also have:
- A valid driver’s license
- Be motivated self-starters who can work with minimum supervision
- Be comfortable performing work in tidal and varying weather conditions
Having experience with operating a tractor and familiarity with farm machinery is considered an asset.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a regional location with tidal conditions exposed to occasional; water, mud, and machinery noise. Candidate must be able to work over rough terrain and carry up to 50lbs.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: This is a 14-week summer student position with an anticipated end date of August 22, 2025.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $15.73 - $29.69 Hourly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, 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 electronic application.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
