Title posted on CareerBeacon - Area Manager (Antigonish)

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Employer details Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia

Area Manager (Antigonish)

Competition #: 49682
Department: Public Works
Location: ANTIGONISH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 02-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Public Works is responsible for building and maintaining provincial infrastructure across Nova Scotia; we are currently recruiting for an Area Manager to lead our District Highway Operations in Antigonish County. Public Works manages 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, 9 provincial ferries, and 2,400 buildings and infrastructure assets. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing various programs, functions and activities throughout our province, including snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services and approval of various permits.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the District Director, the Area Manager is directly involved in creating and designing recent programs to meet the demands of our growing infrastructure and ever-changing work environment. Area Managers are pivotal in helping achieve Department objectives for highway maintenance, snow and ice control, and infrastructure expansion projects.

Primary Accountabilities

Through the effective leadership of staff and coordination of technical and equipment resources, the Area Manager provides opportunities for safe traffic movement and economic development across the Province. You will manage such areas as: the delivery of highway and bridge maintenance; traffic safety and acceptable roadway services; and the implementation of cost sharing agreements and other Department programs. You will interact regularly with municipal, provincial and federal department representatives, along with utilities, developers, the public and other external stakeholders regarding highway maintenance, access management,



and commercial/residential development.

Qualifications and Experience

- A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering plus several years of directly related experience in construction and/or maintenance of public infrastructure is required.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (or eligibility for membership) with Engineers Nova Scotia is required.
- Other engineering disciplines will be considered based on relevant experience.
- Frequent travel across the province is a component of this position; as such, a valid driver's license is required.
- You must demonstrate knowledge of heavy equipment, along with proficiency in a computerized setting; including spreadsheet software and creation, word processing and email applications.
- You must have previous experience with: managing staff performance; budgets and financial reporting; and administering acts, regulations, policies and procedures, collective agreements, and specifications containing technical elements.
- The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing are key components of this position. You will be required to build relationships and demonstrate leadership qualities which promote teamwork; communicating vision and fostering a safe work culture that encourages new ideas and innovative solutions.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Working Conditions

Your time will be split between an office environment and travel throughout your area visiting work sites, reviewing roads and bridges, and travel for meetings in various weather conditions.

What We Offer

- Location Antigonish , NS
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 46.00 to $ 75.00 HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2237503

Advertised until

2026-09-19

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