Production Assistant

About the Position

Eastern Signs & Traffic Supply, part of The Municipal Group of Companies, produces a complete line of regulatory and construction signage for use in Atlantic Canada and beyond. This includes aluminum signs, placards, and custom signage for interior or exterior use, as well as a large inventory of necessary hardware for display and installation. Eastern Signs is currently seeking a Production Assistant to support our operations during the spring/summer 2025 season based out of Bedford, NS.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, they will assist in the installation and production of signs, vinyl graphics (vehicles, windows, walls, etc.) and other products at our facility and on-site.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks and functions associated with vinyl signage, vehicle decaling and packaging of final products.
• Perform tasks related to woodworking. I.E Using a panel saw to cut 4’x8’ sheets of wood down into usable sign blanks.
• Perform interior and exterior details of vehicles.
• Maintain equipment related to primary duties.
• Any other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience:

• Previous sign and/or vinyl graphics application experience preferred.
• Competent in the use of hand and portable power tools.
• Reliable. (arrive to work on time and be ready to work every day)
• Physically fit and able to lift loads up to 50lbs.
• Clean, presentable appearance.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with heights and be able to work on a ladder or bucket lift if required.
• Able to multi-task, organize and prioritize work.
• Effective time management skills. Keeps to deadlines without compromising quality.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean drivers abstract.
• Reliable means of communication. (i.e., cell phone)
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Co-op Position Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for this co-op position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Enrollment Status: Must be a current NSCC student in good academic standing and returning to your program for classes in the Fall. Graduating students are not eligible for co-op.  

Academic Continuity: Must be returning to your current program for full-time study in the Fall 2025 Term.

Program Requirement: Must be enrolled in an eligible program that has a co-op course. See eligible programs here: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/learning-experience/hands-on-learning/work-experience/co-op-programs.asp

International Students Permit Requirement: International students must possess a valid co-op work permit from the Government of Canada with no restrictions that would prevent them from engaging in the described co-op work.

Tuition Requirement: The co-op course is an elective first-year course in your program that occurs in the Spring/Summer semester. There is a tuition fee for this course.

Approval Requirement: All co-op experiences must be approved by your faculty or Academic Chair and sent to workexperience@nscc.ca?in order to receive credit towards your NSCC credential. Please check in with your Faculty Advisor before accepting any job offer.

About the Company

Eastern Signs & Traffic Supply
81 Colonel Joseph Scott Dr
Lower Sackville, NS B4C 4B1

Company Contact

Emily Siepierski
esiepierski@municipalgroup.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts
• References