Hiring Procedures

All appointments to positions in the Halifax Regional Municipality are made based on merit.  All vacant positions are filled by the most qualified candidate.  In recruiting, selecting and hiring candidates, the principles of merit and fairness are maintained.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is committed to reflecting the community it serves.  Equality of opportunity characterizes both the ideals and administration of the municipality.  The Employment Equity Program supports and promotes the equitable participation of the following persons and groups within the administration of the Halifax Regional Municipality:

• racially visible persons
• women
• persons with disabilities and
• aboriginal persons

Some positions are filled by returning staff.  All returning staff must reapply.

The number of jobs available is dependent upon: budget approval; grant funding; and program registration numbers.

You must submit an application for every position you may be interested in.

All applications must be submitted online on/before closing dates, with the exception of Indoor Pools:

For indoor aquatic positions ONLY please contact each facility directly:

Spryfield Wave Pool:        Aquatic Specialist (902) 479-4479

Needham Pool:                Aquatic Specialist  (902) 490-4605

If you are a successful candidate, please note:

• You must present your Social Insurance Number (SIN) Card in order to get paid.  If you do not already have a SIN you should contact Human Resources Development Canada now. Click here for more info.
  
• All HRM staff are paid by direct deposit - you must have an active bank account. Click here for more info.
  
• Staff who work directly with children will be required to have a Child Abuse Registry screening and, if applicable, a Police Records Check.