Opportunities Traffic Counting Clerk (Clerk 2) (Temporary)
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Job Summary
Competition # :48443
Department:Public Works
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Temporary
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:28-Apr-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Traffic and Road Safety Engineering team of the Department of Public Works develops and ensures comprehensive standards policies procedures and programs are in place to mitigate injury and collisions on Nova Scotias highways.
Our team is comprised of professional staff who develop and manage various policies and programs collect collision and traffic census data conduct engineering studies and analysis and impact traffic control devices legislation and regulations.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Traffic and Road Safety Engineering and working under the general direction of the Traffic Engineering Technician the Traffic Counting Clerk assists with the annual Traffic Count Program by placing and maintaining portable electronic traffic counters on the roads across the province in pre-determined areas/locations. The Clerk also collects and edits traffic count data from the traffic counters and performs start up and repair of traffic counting equipment as required.
Primary Accountabilities
Duties include but are not limited to: deploying and retrieving field data collection equipment; collecting and editing and analyzing traffic count performed are primarily outdoors in various weather conditions.
The position works out of two locations depending on work assignments; Miller Lake and Halifax. The work involves extensive travel throughout the province including overnight stays away from home.
Qualifications and Experience
Three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and related experience may be acceptable.
Must have a valid drivers license with access to reliable transportation; and have the ability to frequently travel and stay away overnight or for multiple nights in the week.
Effective communications skills along with excellent organizational analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. The ideal candidate is self-motivated has the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and is resourceful.
This position forms part of a two-person team so excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential.
Experience using spreadsheet software database software and word processing software is considered a strong asset.
Experience in the collection of traffic data and/or with traffic and highway related work is considered an asset.
Knowledge of the Departments traffic census program is considered an asset.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
This is an excellent career opportunity for many. We recognize equivalent combinations of training education and experience providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include but are not limited to:
- A completed 2-year diploma and one (1) year of experience
- A completed 1-year diploma and two (2) years of experience
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here:Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Working out of a work vehicle while travelling throughout the province.
Regularly reads and interprets multiple sources of information regular requirement to type read and work on a computer.
May experience pressure with deadlines and need for accuracy.
Additional Information
This is a Temporary employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of December 11 2026. The appointment status (Temporary or Casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
Pay Grade: CL 13
Salary Range: $1647.65- $1793.47Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
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