Works Supervisor - EMA/Service truck na Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Works Supervisor - EMA/Service Truck in Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations (IMO), Public Works.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) 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.

This position requires an individual who enjoys the team approach to problem solving, who expects and wants to produce tangible results. If you are someone who is direct and candid in your communication style, are motivated by daily challenges and have a passion for spending time outdoors, embraces the ever-changing weather, this is the position for you. Works Supervisors have an opportunity to lead teams of skilled staff that perform many duties required to maintain the inside and outside of our municipality. The work is best explained as seasonal, covering a large geographic area.

During the winter works season, this supervisor will fully participate in all required operations in the West area of the HRM, and are on call 12 hours/day to support and participate in the Winter Works Program. During this season, when not engaged in winter works, the department performs tasks ranging from the rebuilding of a damaged sea wall, illegal dumping mitigation, devastated parks / green spaces to pot hole repair & sidewalk maintenance. Since much of the work is weather dependent, Supervisors must maintain a high degree of flexibility in their work schedule.  They have a wide range of experience and knowledge on all aspects of public works, together with the versatility to fill in for Supervisors in other IMO divisions.

Supervisors are also required to participate in duty week.  During duty weeks, they are on call after normal working hours to deal with emergency situations, e.g., oil spills, accident cleanup, etc. using their knowledge and experience to call in the right staff and equipment to do the job.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assignment of work to crews and supervision of works such as, but not limited to: Litter routing, Sidewalk Sweeping, illegal dumping, detailed property maintenance, special event logistics, responsibility for all aspects of winter works assigned area;
• Prepare daily time sheets, letters, memos, leave forms, accident investigation reports, and other reports as required;
• Provide budget estimates and monitor accounts in a fiscally responsible manner;
• Receive and deal with concerns from members of the public;
• Attend meetings of various committees, as well as, meetings regarding day to day departmental operations. Attend training and certification sessions;
• Provide detailed information and advice to clients, elected officials, and other agencies on related Public Works Operations maintenance practices, policies, by-laws, and related programs and services;
• Generate detailed records and reports as required, including cost estimates, work schedules, material usage, work units completed, etc.;
• Supervise equipment usage in specific areas of responsibility, including contracted equipment through winter works;
• Administer collective agreement, monitor and manage attendance and safety legislation compliance of employees as required;
• Remain current in technology and regulations relative to this position;
• Supervise other sections of Public Works Operations as required, including participation in the Winter Works program.
• Compulsory participation in scheduled duty week rotation.
• There is a requirement to respond at any time when contacted due to a Labour Dispute or the implementation of the Emergency Response Procedures for E.M.O.
• Working outside in snow storms and other inclement weather.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:  

• Minimum Grade 12 with additional formal training.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in municipal maintenance operations in a supervisory role or equivalent experience in the private sector.
• Training and experience in human resource management, budget management, collective agreements and project management.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must possess a valid class 5 N.S. Driver’s License with a responsible driving record, willingness to obtain Class 3 w airbrake endorsement. 
• Strong working knowledge of work processes and equipment operation for assigned works programs and winter works operations required.
• Knowledge of HRM relevant software, i.e., CityWorks, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and environmental regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable collective agreements within HRM.
• Demonstrated labour relation skills in managing a unionized workforce.
• Strong working knowledge of WHMIS required.

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 a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
 
COMPETENCIES: Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Teamwork & Cooperation, Team Leadership, Valuing Diversity
 
WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time
 
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm; 40 hours per week. Please note that this position may be required to work flexible shifts to meet operational demand and engage in winter works overtime as required.
 
SALARY:  Non-Union Level 05; $66,830 - $86,490. Salary will commensurate with experience.
 
WORK LOCATION: 3800 MacKintosh Street, Halifax.
 
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
 
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for 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

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