Careers that make a difference
Careers that make a difference
A municipal public servant makes a difference in the lives of over 400,000 people in the Halifax region. The municipality employs between 3,600-5,000 people annually. You could be one of them.
Mechanics, accountants, bus operators, planners, police and fire services: municipal careers are diverse and hands-on and offer exciting and dynamic opportunities. Municipalities are the closest level of government to the public and employees take pride in making Halifax the best it can be.
Why working for the municipality could work for you
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, have a desire to learn, grow, and give back to the community through your work, you may be the right fit for our organization.
We also offer:
- competitive salaries and benefit packages
- diverse career opportunities
- professional development
See common questions about applying for municipal jobs.
If you have any difficulties applying for a job, please email jobs@halifax.ca.
Note for internal applicants
If you already work for the municipality, you can apply for jobs by logging into your work account from any municipal computer. You can also apply from your personal computer, but your application will be submitted as an external candidate. When answering the application questionnaire, select the option to indicate that you are a municipal employee.
Please note that by applying from a personal computer you may only see external career opportunities. Internal postings are only available to view on the internal employee webpages.
Note for newcomers
If you are new to Halifax and interested in working for the municipality, there are local organizations and resources that may be of help when seeking employment.