Works Supervisor - East

11875BRWorks Supervisor - EastHalifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the full-time position of Work Supervisor IMO with Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations, 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 will report directly to the Manager of IMO and will be responsible for working in cooperation with multiple other works supervisors in directing unionized staff engaged in right of way maintenance ranging from asphalt operations, shouldering, litter mitigation, sidewalk maintenance, and response to extreme weather events.

This position will play an integral role in the winter works program and will be required to engage in shift work for the Winter Works season.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The IMO Supervisors are charged with a wide variety of work assignments throughout the year. The work is best explained as seasonal, covering a large geographic area.
• During the winter works season, Supervisors will participate in winter works operations, as such, 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 Municipal Operations divisions.
• Supervisors are required to take part in IMO duty week assignments.
• During these 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.
• During winter operations, Work Supervisors are on call 12 hours/day to support and participate in the Winter Works program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 with additional related formal experience/training
• Three (3) years of demonstrated leadership experience in municipal maintenance operations in a supervisory role or an equivalent and comparable measure of experience elsewhere
• Experience with construction plans and build projects
• Training and experience in human resource management, budget management, collective agreements and project management
• Must possess a valid Class 5 N.S. Driver's License and be willing to obtain Class 3 with AirBrake Nova Scotia Drivers License, with a responsible driving record

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• 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 Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and environmental regulations and practices
• Knowledge of applicable collective agreements within HRM or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated labour relation skills in managing a unionized workforce
• Strong working knowledge of WHMIS required
• 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 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 for 40 hours per week. This shift may vary depending on unionized schedules. This position also takes part in the Winter Works program and may be required to work shift work during the winter operations season November to April.

SALARY: Non-Union Level NU5 $67,498 - $87,355. 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: 11 Turner Drive, Dartmouth. Work location can be changed according to operational requirements.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM Sunday November 1, 2026.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

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 recruiter 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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