heavy diesel engine mechanic

Competition # : 47120 Department: Public Works Location: SYDNEY RIVER Zone: 1 Type of Employment: Temporary Assignment Union Status: CUPE - NSPG Closing Date: 17-Dec-25 (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 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 Public Work's Fleet is running smoothly; ensuring the safety of our provincial road network. About Our Opportunity We will ensure you have the right tools to do the job, and there is nothing more important than your safety. You have a clean workspace, and your ideas and input are valued and considered. Your coveralls and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided, as are the larger shared tools available in our fully stocked inventory tool room. We also have an annual footwear and tool reimbursement allowance; as you must bring your own mechanical tools. Primary Accountabilities Under the general supervision of the Fleet Service Coordinator, the Mechanic II diagn