Coordinate winter road communications as a Baseperson I in Sydney River, using dispatch, radio systems, and customer service skills. This temporary backfill supports Zone 1.
The Government of Nova Scotia Department of Public Works seeks a Baseperson I for a 17-week Winter Works Period. You will coordinate communications, dispatch resources, monitor conditions, and support highway maintenance operations. The work includes shift coverage, nights, and weekends.
Key Responsibilities: Receive and record calls and activities at the maintenance base
Monitor weather and update the electronic Road Condition Reporting System
Dispatch operators to proper plow routes
Track equipment locations through radio contact and AVL technology




Maintain winter activity logs and support emergency response procedures
Requirements: Some high school and two years of related experience
Experience with heavy equipment, construction, and operational radio systems
Computer skills including Windows, spreadsheets, data entry, and email
Geographical knowledge supporting staff and public inquiries
Availability for shift work, nights, weekends, and outside conditions
Apply dispatch, communication, organizational, and customer service skills supporting winter maintenance operations in Sydney River.

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📌 Baseperson I Dispatch Coordinator Sydney River (Nova Scotia)
🏢 The Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Nova Scotia