Employee Services Supervisor en Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the temporary (up to 12 months), full-time position of Employee Services Supervisor (ESS) with Halifax Transit, Employee Support & Development.

Halifax Regional Municipality is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. Should this position become permanent through the business planning process, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position without a further job competition process, provided the incumbent has met the required performance expectations for the position.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Employee Services, the ESS is responsible for providing guidance, leadership, support, and assistance to employees in Transit operations (Conventional Bus service, Access-a-Bus service, Ferry, and Fleet) for the safe delivery of transit service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage performance by coaching employees, assessing employee conduct, investigating complaints and policy violations, and recognizing employees for achievements (service awards, safety awards, and service excellence as examples). Determine corrective action as appropriate, which may include coaching, training, and/or discipline decisions. Coordinate exit processes for employees, coordinating with human resources, legal, security and EFAP as appropriate. Participate in the grievance process, responding to grievances at Step One and participating in grievance arbitrations as required.
• Provide career development coaching and support to employees throughout their career.
• Manage and administer workplace policies such as Substance Misuse Prevention Policy, Workplace Rights, Unauthorized Absences, and OH&S.
• Manage employee absenteeism including ensuring appropriate supervisor-employee communication, supporting a healthy workplace conducive to regular attendance, recognizing good attendance, identifying employees who have an unacceptable level of absenteeism and supporting those employees with the appropriate resources to assist them in achieving and maintaining regular attendance.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
• Responsible for the effective management of return-to-work initiatives and duty to accommodation processes. Working in coordination with Workplace Health Services, Workers Compensation Board employees, LTD providers, and other stakeholders to secure meaningful work opportunities for return-to-work employees within their functional abilities to assist the transition back to regular or alternate duties. Coordinate return to work initiatives, manage accommodation processes, and analyze and assess requests to determine feasibility and assess undue hardship to the employer.
• Respond to emergency situations/critical incidents to debrief and support employees 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Intervene to provide timely support to employees in-person or via phone and engage EFAP provider as needed to provide crisis counselling as appropriate. Conduct follow-up with the employee to monitor their well-being and progress.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process for hiring bus operators, attending recruitment information sessions, proctoring screening tests and assessments, and conducting interviews.
• Assist with workforce planning activities to support hiring activities, and the vacation and shift selection picks for bus operators.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:

• Completion of a related University/College level program in an area such as human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, or business administration.  A suitable combination of training & experience will also be considered
• Class 2 driver’s license an asset, or willingness to obtain
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a unionized operational environment; public transit experience is an asset
• Must offer experience in at least three of the following areas: performance management in a unionized environment, conducting employee investigations, collective agreement administration, administering attendance support programs, providing critical incident support, conducting healthy workplace activities (occupational health and safety, wellness), group facilitation, and/or conducting conflict mediation
• Experience in a supervisory position in a unionized environment
• A demonstrated track record of exercising good judgment, being committed to quality customer service and safe work practices, and developing effective, respectful work relationships
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application
• Graduation from HRM’s Aspiring Leader’s Program is considered an asset, and completion of the program is equivalent to one year of leadership experience

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in group setting, scheduling at the employer's discretion. 

COMPETENCIES: Valuing Diversity; Conflict Management; Decision Making; Teamwork & Cooperation; Organization & Planning; Communication; Customer Service; Developing Others; Value & Ethics 

WORK STATUS: Temporary, Full-time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week. Additional hours may be required to support operational needs.

SALARY: Level 6, Non-Union, $72,370 - $93,650. Salary will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications related to the specified pay band and job. Placement above the midpoint of the pay band is typically reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications, such as those with exceptional experience, specialized skills, or demonstrated achievements relevant to the role. This ensures fair and consistent compensation practices across the organization. 

WORK LOCATION: Ragged Lake Transit Centre, 80 Grassy Lake Drive, Halifax NS/Burnside Transit Centre, 200 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth NS. Employees will be required to travel between various locations throughout HRM.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview/testing will be contacted.
 
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
 
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position #78610245)