Driver/Operator - Road Maintenance II
First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
- Department: Parks Canada
- Reference number: CAP25J-038194-000068
- Selection process number: 2025-CAP-CB-EA-IND-0151
- Location: Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada (Nova Scotia), Ingonish Beach (Nova Scotia)
- Salary: $28.82 to $31.31 per hour (Salary under review)
- Who can apply: Persons residing within a 50 kilometres radius of Ingonish, NS; who have a legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
- Closing date: 10 September 2027
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provideYour résumé.
A covering letter "A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid and current Class 3 Nova Scotia driver’s license, or other provincial equivalency, with air brake endorsement. Provision of a driver’s abstract, which is to show a minimum of five (5) year driving record that is free of at-fault traffic accidents, convictions, suspensions and revocations.
Experience
• Substantial and extensive experience in the operation of commercial and heavy equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, salt trucks, and snowploughs.
English essential
Abilities
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in a safe proficient manner.
Additional Experience
• Experience in the operation of road graders or the ability to be trained to an acceptable level of proficiency in the grader operation by Parks Canada.
Additional Abilities
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions, carry out minor maintenance and repairs, determine the cause and to effectively report them.
• Ability to perform general labour tasks as they relate to roads and grounds maintenance.
Personal Suitability
• Exercises sound judgement.
• Takes responsibility.
• Strives for excellence.
• Demonstrates integrity.
Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work shiftwork, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial holidays when required.
Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.
Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and in adverse weather conditions.
Reliability Status security clearance
Maintenance of a valid class 3 Nova Scotia driver’s license, or other provincial equivalency, with air brake endorsement.