Career Opportunities

New Glasgow Regional Police & Atlantic Police Academy

Details: Published: Thursday, 30 January 2025 16:21

New Glasgow Regional Police (NGRP) is proud to partner with Holland College - Atlantic Police Academy to support police recruitment and identify future officers. This initiative provides aspiring police officers with the opportunity to receive high-quality training while fostering a strong connection to the community.

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your desire to pursue a career in policing and a career with the New Glasgow Regional Police. Applications will be received via email until Friday, February 28, 2025.

Locally selected candidates must complete the Atlantic Police Academy’s selection process. For more information on Atlantic Police Academy eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines, visit https://hollandcollege.com/programs/police-science-cadet.php or contact Town of New Glasgow Human Resources Director, Rebecca MacNeil.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit: APA Sponsored Seats - Call for Applicants

Dispatch Communications Officer

Details: Published: Wednesday, 29 January 2025 14:24

The Town of New Glasgow is excited to announce an opening for the role of Dispatch Communications Officer. This position is responsible for dispatch services provided through the New Glasgow Regional Police Service, along with other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or their delegate. As a Communications Officer, you will be responsible for providing coverage to the public at the reception area of the New Glasgow Regional Police Service and addressing concerns from walk-in clients. Answering incoming telephone calls in a professional manner, determining the nature of the call, and relaying information to the appropriate staff promptly and efficiently.

All interested parties are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca MacNeil, Director of Human Resources () on or before the end of day Thursday, February 13, 2025.

For more details about this job, please visit: Dispatch Communications Officer

Spare Operator - Firefighter

Details: Published: Monday, 20 January 2025 13:59

The Town of New Glasgow is hiring for the position of Spare Operator - Firefighter.
The Spare Operator - Firefighter maintains the required Nova Scotia motor vehicle license Class Three with air brake endorsement necessary to operate all fire department equipment. The operators maintain vehicles and equipment in clean condition and in proper working order. This involves loading heavy hoses and equipment on and off the fire trucks when responding to calls, routine maintenance, training exercises, etc.

All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca Lewis-MacNeil, Director of Human Resources () on or before Friday, January 31, 2025.

For more details about this job posting, please visit: Spare Operator - Firefighter

External Job - Transit Manager - Pictou County Transit

Details: Published: Monday, 13 January 2025 09:56

Pictou County Transit Authority is hiring for the position of transit manager.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Manager to lead and oversee the operations of the Pictou County Transit Authority.

As the successful candidate, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of transportation. If you are someone with a passion for community, a strong background in financial and operational management, and the ability to build meaningful relationships, this role might be the perfect fit for you.

Send your resume and cover letter to Chair Nancy Dicks on or before January 31, 2025.

For more details, please visit: Transit Manager Pictou County Transit Authority

Police Constable - Full-time

Details: Published: Wednesday, 08 January 2025 13:54

New Glasgow Regional Police is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police constable. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to with copies of your birth certificate, driver’s license, and certificate from a recognized police training program.

For more details about this job posting, please visit: Police Constable FT - Feb 2025

Maintenance Worker – Environmental Services Department

Details: Published: Friday, 11 October 2024 10:00

TERM
November 1, 2024-March 1, 2025, with the possibility of an extension.

The Maintenance Worker (Environmental Services Department) is primarily responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of water and sewer distribution mains (storm and sanitary), service laterals, valves and valve boxes, manholes, catch basins, fire hydrants, and sewer lift stations. Additional Duties of the Maintenance Worker include but are not limited to:

Installation, repair, and maintenance of underground municipal infrastructure assets: water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems.
Responsible for competently operating heavy equipment related to the operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. Excavation experience is critical for this position.
Responsible for ensuring their duties are carried out in an effective, efficient, competent, and safe manner in relation to themselves and fellow employees.
Perform safe excavations to water and sewer related work, using excavator and/or backhoe.
Hydro-excavate for piped infrastructure, services, natural gas lines, etc.
Add gravel to utility cuts and other holes in the street to maintain a minimum level of street smoothness.
Prepare streets for capital paving by adjusting manholes, catch basins, and valve boxes.
Use of video inspection equipment to perform and plan for duties.
Perform hydro-excavation and sewer line flushing.
Operate sidewalk plows, backhoe, loader, and plow/salt trucks in snow clearing operations.
Operate excavator, backhoe & loader in day-to-day operations, and snow clearing.
Operate other equipment and perform labour duties in various pipe installations and all other maintenance and repair projects carried out by the Public Works Department.
Follow all applicable Occupational Health & Safety policies & procedures, and those policies & procedures of the Town.
Operate all light utility vehicles of the Public Works fleet for various purposes.
Perform traffic control duties as assigned.

All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca Lewis-MacNeil, Director of Human Resources (). A complete job profile outlining additional competencies, educational and experience requirements and working conditions can be provided upon request.

For more details about this job posting, please visit: Maintenance Worker Environmental Services Department Job Posting October 2024