National Defence
Gagetown (New Brunswick), Oromocto (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia)

INTENT OF THE PROCESS

We are currently seeking candidates to fill immediate positions in Halifax, NS, as well as anticipatory positions in Greenwood, NS, Gagetown, NB, Oromocto, NB, and Gander, NL. These opportunities are term appointments with the possibility to become indeterminate.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, YOUR APPLICATION MUST CLEARLY EXPLAIN HOW YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING (ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS)

❗ Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience listed below.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

EX 01: Experience assisting skilled tradespersons or working in a labour/trades environment.
EX 02: Experience using a variety of hand tools, power tools, or motorized equipment.
EX 03: Experience performing grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, brush clearing, landscaping, or snow/ice removal.

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEX 01: Experience with Roads and Grounds Maintenance
AEX 02: Experience in the maintenance of Airfield grounds.
AEX 03: Experience operating vehicles or equipment such as tractors, skid steers, snowplows, or dump trucks.
AEX 04: Experience in the horticulture field.
AEX 05: Experience driving and backing up a trailer

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing and able to work overtime, as required
Willing and able to be on standby and report to work when required

The main duties of the Trades Helper include but are not limited to:

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, landscaping, and brush clearing. With both manual and powered equipment.
• Remove snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, and other areas using tools and equipment
• Operate various equipment including skid steers, dump trucks, and snowplows
• Assist with basic repairs to fences, signs, drainage systems, and paved surfaces
• Support tradespeople with simple maintenance tasks in a multi-trade environment