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) Department: Public Works

Permanent 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.

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.

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; 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.

A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering plus several years of directly related experience in construction and/or maintenance of public infrastructure is required.

Frequent travel across the province is a component of this position; You must demonstrate knowledge of heavy equipment, along with proficiency in a computerized environment; including spreadsheet software and creation, word processing and email applications.

You must have previous experience with: managing staff performance; 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; 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.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness

Short and Long Term Disability

Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

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.

Work location On site

Salary $ 46.00 to $ 75.00 HOUR hourly

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Starts as soon as possible

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