trainee instructor

Competition # :49997

Department:Public Works

Location:YARMOUTH

Zone: 34

Type of Employment:Year Round

Union Status:CUPE - NSPG

Closing Date:08-Oct-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

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.

Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application.

About Us

Maintaining our Provincial Infrastructure is no small job.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges.

If you enjoy operating Heavy Equipment, and seeking your next opportunity where you will directly contribute to the safety of our province, we want to hear from you.

About Our Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Area Manager, the Equipment Operator Trainer supports the development of Equipment Operators. This role plays an essential part in Equipment Operator onboarding, seasonal preparation, documentation quality, and ensuring procedures are followed correctly.

Trainers are expected to work proactively and independently, using structured work plans aligned with operational priorities and seasonal demands. They collaborate closely with Area Managers, Operations Supervisors, Equipment Operators, and Equipment Instructors/Inspectors (EQIIs) to ensure training and documentation efforts are consistent, useful, and responsive to District needs.

This position provides structured and assigned trai