About the role
<p> </p><p><span style=""><span style=""><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><strong>Competition # : </strong><span contenteditable="false">48801</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Department: </strong>Natural Resources</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Location: </strong>SHELBURNE</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Seasonal</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Union Status: </strong><span contenteditable="false">NSGEU - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Closing Date: </strong>¿03-Jun-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Seasonal Status</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=""><span style=""><br><span style="">This is a seasonal opportunity of four to six months, operating out of Islands Provincial Park (Shelburne), with an anticipated season end date of October 17th, 2026; however, the status of the opportunity (Seasonal, Casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful applicant</span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.</span></span><br><br><span style=""><span style="">For more information on the department view our website: <a href="https://novascotia.ca/natr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://novascotia.ca/natr</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><div> </div><div><span style="">Are you a nature enthusiast who enjoys working outside? Do you excel at providing helpful advice and guidance to others? Do you enjoy working with your hands, seeing projects through to completion in a safe and efficient manner?</span></div><div><br><span style="">If you answered yes to the above questions, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Chief Park Caretaker.</span></div><div><br><span style="">The Chief Park Caretaker reports directly to the Area/District Supervisor or designate as specified. As the Chief Park Caretaker, you are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the designated Provincial Camping Park(s), and in some cases, Day Use Park(s) including: all infrastructure, vehicles, grounds and equipment.</span></div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><div> </div><div><span style="">You will also be responsible for:</span></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style=""><span style="">Day to day staff direction, supervision and training.</span></li><li style=""><span style="">Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and department policies.</span></li><li style=""><span style="">Actively participating in the implementation of departmental OH&S Policy and Programs.</span><