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The Government of Nova Scotia is hiring operators for the Department of Public Works 2026/2027 winter works season! There is a job fair being hosted this month in New Minas with the details below 👇 📍 43 Crescent Drive, New Minas DPW 🗓️ September 12th, 2026 ⏰ 9AM-12noon 💨 Class 3 license and airbrakes are […]
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With warmer weather arriving and asphalt plants beginning to open, Nova Scotia Department of Public Works staff were getting hands-on familiarization with milling and patch paving last week. Crews from across the Western District came together to build their skills and refine the techniques used for this type of work. Many people may not realize […]
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There is always one true way for me to know spring has come, when the street sweepers are out! Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, cleaning along the Grand Pre overpass around noon. Adrian J.
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I had the pleasure, yet again this year, to capture the fine work of our provincial Public Works. The relationship I’ve been able to establish over the past few years is one I’m truly proud of. It’s a different world being in the cab of a snow plow, having to multi task behind the wheel, […]
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Big thank you to all those who have been kept on their toes following heavy wet snow overnight! Public Works, Nova Scotia Power and First Responders have been working around the clock contending with a number of calls. Just under 80,000 people remain without power and crews continue to cleanup snow just after noon today. […]
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Many snow plow operators have not had a break in almost two weeks. We’ve received lots of snow and challenging weather conditions clocking lots of hours on trucks! It was on a similar evening, 5 years ago today when Berwick Firefighters were alerted to plow truck fully involved on the Oxbow outside Somerset. Thankfully the […]
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Operators have been working around the clock over the last week contending with challenging weather conditions! Rapid drop in temperatures early this morning is making for slippery roads across the valley. Take your time if your commuting and ensure you give our plows lots of space to work safely. Adrian J.
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Department of Public Works operating along Ben Phinney Road in Forest Glade this evening. I am personally thankful for all the operators who have been working around the clock, trying to keep our roads in good condition. They can’t be everywhere and they can only do as much as they can with the cold weather […]
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The Department of Public Works bridge crew in Kings County has been working hard to replace a bridge along Greenfield Road in Greenfield. The new bridge has been designed with concrete footings and one phase of the concrete was poured yesterday! Despite there not being any water flowing through the area due to drought conditions, […]
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The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works are hiring operators for the 2025/2026 season. If you have a Class 3 licence with air-brake endorsement and a clean driving record, maybe this job could be for you! For full details and to apply: www.novascotia.ca/winter-equipment-operator Local job fairs coming up next week in Annapolis, Hants & Kings […]
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