Competition #: 49316

Department: Natural Resources

Location: SHUBENACADIE

Type of Employment: Seasonal

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 23-Jul-26 (Applications accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Our Opportunity

Do you have the skills to care for captive wildlife, maintain park grounds, and perform a variety of unique tasks outdoors year‑round? Welcome to the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Attendants (Maintenance) program. You will work under the Maintenance Supervisor and contribute to the park’s infrastructure, animal care, cleanliness, and visitor experience.

Primary Responsibilities

- Maintain the facility’s infrastructure – walkways, trails, waterways, animal enclosures, and buildings, including associated electrical, plumbing, and sewer systems.
- Perform general maintenance tasks such as mowing, whipper‑snipping, painting, carpentry, fencing, and snow clearing.
- Keep the facility clean and safe by carrying out janitorial duties including cleaning washrooms and garbage collection.
- Assist park visitors by answering questions and providing park related information.

Secondary Responsibilities

- Assist the animal care team with feeding and caring for captive wildlife.
- Prepare diets for animals.
- Clean and disinfect animal enclosures and their pools.
- Conduct routine health checks.
- Complete any additional tasks that may be required.

Qualifications and Experience

- Completed high school or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Above‑average knowledge of carpentry, systems maintenance, and familiarity with the trades.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Good physical health, able to perform heavy lifting (at least 25 kg) and general labour such as climbing, crouching, walking, standing, shovelling, and raking.
- Computer skills, especially email and data entry.
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent).




- Criminal background check.

Assets Considered

- One year or more of carpentry experience.
- Previous experience as a maintainer at a zoo, wildlife park, or similar setting.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS.
- Knowledge of Indigenous wildlife, habitat, and environmental issues.
- Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate or better.

Pay Grade and Salary

Pay Grade: MOS 08

Salary Range: $1,851.41 – $1,896.89 bi‑weekly

Benefits

- Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General Illness, Short and Long Term Disability.
- Vacation and Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
- Career development with guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training.
- Engaging, client‑focused workplace with teamwork and forward‑thinking policies.

Working Conditions

- Work schedule may include long days, weekends, holidays, and evenings; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Available for irregular unscheduled hours or emergency call‑backs, such as storm‑closure duties.
- Quick adaptation to changes in planned work on short notice and comfort performing a wide variety of daily tasks.
- Selected interviewees may need to submit a driver’s abstract.

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to build a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in under‑represented occupations or positions. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at

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📌 Wildlife Park Attendant (Maintenance) (Hiring Pool)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Shubenacadie