Department: Public Works
Location: ANTIGONISH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 07-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Department of Public Works, we are responsible for building and maintaining a sustainable provincial infrastructure for Nova Scotians. From highways and bridges to government buildings and registration of vehicles, safety and quality of life are top of mind. We support Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries.
Our Fleet Services Division is pivotal in ensuring the Public Works Fleet is running smoothly; ensuring the safety of our provincial road network.
This position reports to the District Director, the Director, Fleet Management or their designates, and has authority for the day to day management of the District Fleet and District shop operations, in accordance with Fleet Management's policies, procedures, standards, fiscal objectives, budgets, technical direction, and maintenance procedures. The Fleet Service Coordinator (FSC) has a joint responsibility to the District Director and Director, Fleet Management for the marketing of fleet management and provision of quality mechanical services to users.
The Fleet Service Coordinator (FSC) provides fleet management maintenance and repair services for a fleet of Public Works and other government departments and agencies vehicles and equipment. The FSC is responsible for monitoring and controlling maintenance and repair costs, preventive maintenance programs, warranty repair program and effective repair scheduling, compiling and maintaining computerized financial and fleet management data. The FSC communicates regularly with the Director, Fleet Management regarding fleet management programs and activities, technical directions, identification and direction in the event of equipment loss or major repair, availability of replacement equipment and standardization of equipment.
High-school completion with an interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Transport Mechanics with five (5) years of related experience in a fleet management environment. You are well versed in various vehicles and heavy equipment.
Travel is required year-round, in various weather conditions. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and daily access to a reliable motor vehicle is essential.
You have good computer skills that will assist you in the management of budgets, creation of reports and recommendations, and navigation of related software programs and databases.
You have the ability to interpret specifications, collective agreements, and remain current with industry trends, acts, policies, and procedures.
Your inspirational leadership abilities combined with your excellent people and communication skills will promote an engaged workforce. You have a keen eye and attention for detail and remain organized in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on the situation is critical to your success. You are focused on promoting best practices and adjusting goals and objectives to improve both efficiency and effectiveness of fleet service delivery.
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.
Based on the employment status 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.
Work is performed in a mechanical repair environment occasioned by noise, smoke and gas fumes and at times adverse weather conditions while operating in a field environment. Considerable standing, lifting, carrying and moving about is a requirement of this position.
Travel is required throughout the year, often in challenging road or weather conditions. As the Fleet Service Coordinator is responsible for a fleet service centre (Mechanical Branch) that may require staff to work extended hours to complete emergency repairs, the incumbent will be required to be available outside of normal business hours.
- 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.
Pay Grade: MOS 25
Salary Range: $3,180.86 - $3,316.06 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].
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. 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].
