Coordinate winter road operations in Sydney River using dispatch, radio communication, and accurate activity records. This temporary backfill involves shift work, including nights and weekends.

As a Baseperson I with Nova Scotia Public Works, you will manage communications within a geographic area. You will dispatch human, material, and equipment resources for snow and ice control and highway maintenance. The work supports road condition reporting, customer inquiries, and emergency responses.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor weather conditions and update the electronic 511 system
- Record winter maintenance activities, equipment status, and operator hours
- Dispatch operators to proper plow routes




- Monitor equipment locations through radio contact and AVL technology
- Report breakdowns and initiate emergency response procedures

Requirements:

- Some high school and two years of related experience
- Experience in dispatch or customer experience environments
- Experience around heavy equipment and construction
- Familiarity with TMR and operational radio systems
- Computer skills with Windows, spreadsheets, data entry, and email

Apply your dispatch, communication, and organizational skills to support Nova Scotia winter maintenance operations from Sydney River.

📌 Winter Operations Baseperson Sydney River
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Sydney River