Property Services Technician

Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

Property Services Technician

Reference number: DND
25J
- Selection process number: 25-DND-EA-NAST-538321 National Defence
Gagetown (New Brunswick), Oromocto (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia)
GL-MAN-04
$28.24 to $30.70 per hour

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Closing date: 4 September 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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⭐ The first pull of applications from the inventory will occur on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies!
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📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1:
Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”

✅ Step 2:
Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

✅ Step 3:
We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

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Duties

The main duties of the Trades Helper include but are not limited to:

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, landscaping, and brush clearing. With both manual and powered equipment.

• Remove snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, and other areas using tools and equipment

• Operate various equipment including skid steers, dump trucks, and snowplows

• Assist with basic repairs to fences, signs, drainage systems, and paved surfaces

• Support tradespeople with simple maintenance tasks in a multi-trade environment

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

↪ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
↪ Opportunities for advancement
↪ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
↪ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

We are currently seeking candidates to fill immediate positions in Halifax, NS, as well as anticipatory positions in Greenwood, NS, Gagetown, NB, Oromocto, NB, and Gander, NL. These opportunities are term appointments with the possibility to become indeterminate.

A pool of partially or essentially qualified…