Public Works Intern

Job title: Public Works Intern

Reports to: Diane Basque, Indigenous Employment Officer and Quentin Doucette, Public Works 

Job location: 342 Sitmuk Road/12044 hwy 4, Potlotek NS B0E3B0 

Wage: $17/hour

Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship) 

Start Date: Expected May 20, 2025 

Number of Positions: 1

This position is designated and limited to applicants from the following groups:   

• Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)

Equity Hiring:   

Clean is committed to Employment Equity. Our goal is to be inclusive of a diverse workforce that is reflected at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes candidates from diverse equity groups to apply and encourage you to self-identify on our registration form.  

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program 

The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.  

Program Requirements 

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;  

• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship; 

• From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; 

• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer; 

About the host employer 

Potlotek First Nation takes pride in our youth/students. We are a community of approximately 800 members. We strive to help not only our youth but the community at large. Education is considered very important, and we have a huge population of students from elementary to post secondary. Potlotek is the center of Mi’kma’ki and is home the the Chapel Island St. Anne’s Mission. 

Summary of position  

The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be Potlotek First Nation. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for assisting the public works director in all aspects of community support and beautification as requested. The intern will educate homeowners to properly dispose of their garbage and to recycle. The successful candidate needs to have a passion for the environment, willingness to work independently and as part of a team, and excellent oral skills.  

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Educate the community especially new homeowners, the importance of proper disposal and sorting of garbage i.e. clear, blue and green bags and how to dispose broken glass and metals. 

• Make recycling flyers to hand out to community homes. 

• Initiate and encourage community to recycle batteries and provide a drop-off area. 

• Landscaping will be a huge part in this internship. 

• Maintain inventory and order materials as required. 

• Clean working areas. 

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment; 

• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback; 

• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset; 

• Must be between the ages of 15-30 at time of internship. 

• Must be a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada 

• Must be a full-time Post Secondary student and intending to return to school in Fall of 2025. 

• Preference will be given to Potlotek First Nation Band Members. 

Working Conditions
Working conditions will be a combination of in-office and working outdoors in all weather conditions and working directly within communities. 

Physical Requirements
Light to heavy lifting, sitting or walking for long periods of time and working outdoors.