Protective Services Assistant
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Job Summary
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life is a place that is affordable welcoming family focused rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly with respect and goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of have formed an Equity Diversity Inclusion and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: This position reports to the Protective Services Coordinator and is responsible for a wide range of administrative and operational responsibilities and support services. The incumbent will act as the main point of contact for the volunteer fire and emergency services for the Municipality. They will also engage with the community through presentations and public speaking events and be responsible for social media content creation. This role fills in for the Protective Services Coordinator as required. This is a permanent full-time position and will require availability for overtime as emergency situations arise.
Salary Range: Range 3 $61500- $73104
Benefits:
- Group Benefits - Health Dental Life Long Term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Fitness and Well-being Incentives
- Remote Work Policy
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills
- Superior communication skills including public speaking
- Knowledge of emergency management
- Proficient with a broad range of computer software applications including Microsoft Office
Education & experience required:
- Completion of high school or equivalent
- Incident Command Systems (ICS) training to a minimum level of ICS 200 or equivalent training in Emergency Management
- A minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or a suitable combination of training and experience
- Familiarity with fire and emergency services
- Familiarity with the radio systems utilized in the province (TMR VHF) and communication technologies (satellite phones) an asset
- Previous experience with commercial and private insurance Workers Compensation Board an asset
- Experience in municipal government an asset
- Conditions of employment include a satisfactory criminal record check and a valid NS drivers license
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.
To apply please submit an application to the online job board by 4:30 pm on December 29th 2025.
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About Company
Colchester County is located in north central Nova Scotia. This area was originally known as Cobequid until 1780 when it was named after the town of Colchester, England. Colchester was part of Halifax County until 1835. The town of Truro (population 12,500) is the county seat.
