Fleet Trades Person - Automotive Mechanic

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for two (2) permanent, full-time positions of Fleet Trades Person - Automotive Mechanic with Corporate Fleet, Property, Fleet & Environment.

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.

Under the direction of a Municipal Fleet Supervisor, this position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of light and medium vehicles, attachments, and a variety of other municipal equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, accept and complete work orders and assigned tasks through the use a computerized fleet maintenance system, i.e. Fleet Focus.
• Diagnose, determine the source and extent of, and carry out, the necessary repairs to all types of equipment, diesel and gas engines, and hydraulic equipment contained in a major municipal fleet operation.
• Carry out provincial motor vehicle inspections on fleet equipment.
• Must be available for overtime or shift work, in the preparation of snow & ice control equipment, during snow & ice control operations or any time to meet operational requirements.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Preventative Maintenance and how it pertains to a fleet operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience
• Must possess a valid NS Driver''s License, with a good driving record (a current driver''s abstract will be required)
• Must possess a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Mechanic''s License in the Automotive service technician trade, recognized in Nova Scotia
• Must have experience in medium and light vehicles and related equipment repair (Municipal Operations would be an asset)
• Must possess a NS Motor Vehicle Inspector License for vehicles in this category, or be willing to attain in 6 months

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must have a reasonable knowledge of Fleet Equipment.
• Must have full understanding of preventative maintenance, as it pertains to municipal equipment.
• Familiarity with computers and a computerized work order system.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision, in a team environment.
• Must have good attendance, as well as be reliable and punctual.
• Must provide their own hand tools and toolbox, but receive an annual tool allowance to assist in the procurement of advanced and new tools required to fulfill the roles. HRM provides some specialized tools that are shared amongst employees, when 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.

Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.

Please note - Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

COMPETENCIES: Communication, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 2:00am, 40 hours per week, with the exception of required overtime due to operational requirements (i.e. Snow & Ice Operation).

SALARY: Red Seal Mechanic: $41.52 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement between CUPE Local 108 and Halifax Regional Municipality. $2.00/hour shift differential for all hours worked between 4pm and 7am.

WORK LOCATION: Position will be based at 150 Thornhill Drive, Dartmouth; however, during snow and ice control operations the incumbent may be assigned to other locations as needed.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on September 17, 2026.

OTHER BENEFITS:

Employees are eligible for (as per the CUPE local 108 collective agreement):

• 15 days paid vacation time, and increased at employment anniversary intervals
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Enrolment in our co-funded Pension and Health & Dental benefit plan
• An annual tool allowance
• All required safety equipment, including footwear & coveralls
• Paid sick leave benefits

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

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

(position # 72282966,72282962)