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.

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