Nova Scotia & grounds maintenance occupations Jobs – 32 Openings This Week

Benefits Specialist
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $4,879.46–$6,099.32 a month
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Architectural (Carpentry) Trades Coordinator
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $6,494.56–$8,118.24 a month
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Fire Crew Foreperson (Maintenance Worker 3B)
Province of Nova Scotia —New Glasgow, NS
- $4,089.64–$4,203.28 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Sanitation
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
12d
Captain 2 (Petite Passage)
Province of Nova Scotia —Digby, NS
- $5,662.08–$5,853.60 a month
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
11d
Avionics Technician
IMP Group —Halifax, NS
- Tuition reimbursement
Captain, Correctional Facility (Term)
Province of Nova Scotia —Dartmouth, NS
- $3,247.28–$4,059.12 a month
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
10d
Maintenance Worker 2 (Casual)
Province of Nova Scotia —Mount Uniacke, NS
- $3,611.82–$3,702.82 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Education
- First Aid Certification
12d
Student Public Health Inspector
Province of Nova Scotia —Cape Breton, NS
- $20.99–$31.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
4d
Camping Park Attendant - Rissers Beach (Maintenance Worker 1(A))
Province of Nova Scotia —Lunenburg, NS
- $24.25–$24.70 an hour
- Temporary
- Carpentry
- Sanitation
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME M1/M2 or Military equivalent)
IMP Group —Greenwood, NS
- Maintenance
- No university degree
- Tuition reimbursement
Aircraft Structures Technician (AME - S or Military Equivalent)
IMP Group —Greenwood, NS
- Maintenance
- No university degree
- Tuition reimbursement
Manager, Dispatch Operations
Province of Nova Scotia —Shubenacadie, NS
- $7,143.98–$8,930.06 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Databases
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Maintenance Enforcement Officer (Program Admin Officer 3) (Relief)
Province of Nova Scotia —Sydney, NS
- $40.08–$48.72 an hour
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Analysis skills
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Maintenance Planner (Halifax) (2 Positions)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $2,499.71–$2,579.44 a month
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
10d
Park Chief Caretaker (Maintenance Worker 3B)
Province of Nova Scotia —Lunenburg, NS
- $4,089.64–$4,203.28 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
12d
Senior Policy Analyst, Gender Based Violence
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,143.98–$8,930.06 a month
- Overtime
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
4d
Corporate Payroll Technician 2 (Payroll Specialist)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $4,436.20–$5,202.76 a month
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
4d
Victim Services Navigator (Relief)
Province of Nova Scotia —Kentville, NS
- $38.55–$46.77 an hour
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Case management
20h
Division Crewperson (Summer Works Period) (23 Weeks) (Spry Bay)
Province of Nova Scotia —Spry Bay, NS
- $23.97 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Power tools
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
10d
Facility Duty Supervisor
Halifax Regional Municipality —Halifax, NS
- $21.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
11d
Inspector II (Year Round) (Asphalt/Structures) (Bedford)
Province of Nova Scotia —Bedford, NS
- $31.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Inspector II (Summer Works Period) (35 Weeks) (Asphalt/Structures) (Bedford)
Province of Nova Scotia —Bedford, NS
- $31.42 an hour
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care

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Benefits Specialist

Province of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS

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Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental care
Life insurance

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Analysis skills
Math
Bachelor's
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist

Full job description

Department: Public Service Commission

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 05-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is government’s human resources organization supporting departments and employees to deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We’re committed to helping build a collaborative and inclusive public service driven by the public service values: respect, integrity, diversity, accountability and the public good.

The PSC is responsible for government’s HR policies, programs, standards and procedures; and provides direction, advice and assistance to departments on how to apply them.

We’re focused on the current and future needs of the provincial workforce in order to meet the demands and expectations of a growing and changing province.

For more information on the Public Service Commission, please visit the following link: https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/public-service-commission

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Benefits Manager, the Benefit Specialist is a key member of the Benefits Unit team and supports the Unit in their role as subject matter experts, administrators and policy holders of the Province of Nova Scotia corporate benefits plans.

Primary Accountabilities

The Specialist is responsible for providing detailed explanations of benefits coverage, advice, and recommendations to plan members (employees and retirees) and Human Resources staff. They are responsible for the establishment in the Province’s Pay and Benefits’ system of benefits for plan members including enrollment and maintenance of benefits changes, and administration of the process for employees on leaves of absence.

The Specialist will also:

Handle a large volume of daily inquiries by phone and email from employees, retirees, participating employers, HR and Payroll and actioning related tasks for benefits administration.

Be responsible for the daily administration and communication with employees of processes for leaves including but not limited to leaves of absence that impact benefit entitlements
Provide assistance in the resolution of system issues impacting benefits coverage and costs
Be responsible for the creation and ongoing updates of online benefits materials on all external and internally facing communications and crafting of responses for member inquiries
Be responsible for liaising with the insurance providers and other partners to resolve issues relative to plan administration, premiums or member/claimant coverage
Be responsible for liaising with internal partners (Absence Management, Payroll, HR, Employee Relations etc.) to resolve issues related to coverage, inquiries or benefits deductions
Participate with other team members in special projects related to Benefits as required

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have a university degree in a related field plus several years of experience working in a Benefits environment.

The following are a required for this position:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Mathematical aptitude including strong quantitative and analytical skills
Innovative mindset
Demonstrated skills in problem solving
Ability to navigate complex and often conflicting situations
Evidence of client / customer focused behavior with attention to quality
Candidates must have initiative and a proven ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, plan members, and a broad range of external partners.

Assets for this position would include:

Experience working with Canadian employee benefits programs

A Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation or successful completion of courses leading to the CEBS designation

The following competencies are required: Analytical Thinking, Adaptability & Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Outcome Focus, Effective Interactive Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, and Intercultural & Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Equivalent experience and training includes, but is not limited to:

A minimum of seven (7) years' combination of education and related experience.

Related experience includes experience working in a fast-paced environment, customer facing and experience working with Canadian employee benefit programs

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

We currently have one term vacancy available.

What We Offer

Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
Countless career paths
A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: EC 07

Salary Range: $2,439.73 - $3,049.66 Bi-Weekly

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.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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 [email protected].

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Benefits Specialist

Architectural (Carpentry) Trades Coordinator

Fire Crew Foreperson (Maintenance Worker 3B)

Captain 2 (Petite Passage)

Avionics Technician

Captain, Correctional Facility (Term)

Maintenance Worker 2 (Casual)

Student Public Health Inspector

Camping Park Attendant - Rissers Beach (Maintenance Worker 1(A))

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME M1/M2 or Military equivalent)

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME - S or Military Equivalent)

Manager, Dispatch Operations

Maintenance Enforcement Officer (Program Admin Officer 3) (Relief)

Maintenance Planner (Halifax) (2 Positions)

Park Chief Caretaker (Maintenance Worker 3B)

Senior Policy Analyst, Gender Based Violence

Corporate Payroll Technician 2 (Payroll Specialist)

Victim Services Navigator (Relief)

Division Crewperson (Summer Works Period) (23 Weeks) (Spry Bay)

Facility Duty Supervisor

Inspector II (Year Round) (Asphalt/Structures) (Bedford)

Inspector II (Summer Works Period) (35 Weeks) (Asphalt/Structures) (Bedford)

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