Lead Hand EMA/Service Truck

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position of Lead Hand - Enhanced Maintenance Area and Service Truck with Infrastructure Maintenance & 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.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Enhanced Maintenance Area, the Lead Hand is responsible for all aspects of operations and service delivery for the Enhanced Maintenance Area/ Service Truck department. As a working Lead Hand, this position requires knowledge, understanding, use and operation of all vehicles, tools and equipment pertaining to EMA/Service Truck. This position involves crew supervision, completion of asset inspections, walk-about assessment checks, asset condition reporting and follow-up work scheduling.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for, but not limited to, all aspects of the operational department, Enhanced Maintenance Area/ Service Truck, and excellence in service delivery, supporting the EMA/Service Truck and it's supervisors, winter works, and staff direction.
• Responsible for, but not limited to, assessing and processing service requests.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers to discuss, recommend, and action appropriate maintenance program safe work practices and work schedules to meet established performance standards and service levels;
• Operation of all vehicles, equipment and tools necessary to complete the duties as directed.
• Assigning and scheduling work;
• Liaising with the public, managing and communicating with traffic control, coworkers, other internal departments, contractors, and partners;
• Reporting/recording vehicle, machinery and equipment malfunctions and maintenance requirements;
• Assisting supervisor with time sheets, work plans, workplace hazard assessments, work estimates and job costing;

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Must have a minimum one (1) year demonstrated front-line leadership experience, preferably within a unionized environment. 
• Must possess crew chief training, or an equivalent thereof.
• Loader training or ability to successfully complete

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of methods, material and equipment usage involved in Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations
• Working knowledge of applicable Municipal By-Laws
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement
• Capable and willing to work inside and outside in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work independently, and as a team player
• Ability to follow instructions, and communicate effectively including oral and written communication
• Ability to effectively give directions and allocate work to staff
• WHMIS, CPR/First Aid certification, Provincial Traffic.
• Good attendance and work record

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. 

Please note - Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required. 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:  Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Developing Others, Initiative, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity. 

WORK STATUS:  Permanent, full time

HOURS OF WORK:  Regular hours of work are Wednesday- Sunday 7am - 3pm however this position may be required to participate in the winter works program and this schedule may change seasonally. Shift work on a temporary basis may be required. Must be able to work overtime as required. 

SALARY:  $32.53 per hour, as per the CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement

WORK LOCATION:  3800 MacKintosh Street, Halifax

CLOSING DATE:  Applications will be received up to11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. 

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.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require 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

(Position # 72291700)