Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for one (1) permanent, full-time position of Playground Technician in the Parks division of Parks & Recreation.

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 the Supervisor of Playgrounds and Greenbelts, the Playground Technician is responsible for all aspects of playground maintenance and for the operation of all vehicles and equipment related to Playground and Parks maintenance. By working safely and cooperatively with others, the Playground Technicians are responsible to contribute to the achievement of operational objectives of the Parks division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the current Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines and practices related to HRM playground equipment
• Responsible for removal, installation, upgrading and inspection of playground structures, as required, including the construction/repair of various wooden structures and to perform repairs and mandatory maintenance
• Responsible for all aspects of park-related maintenance as identified and/or directed
• Work collaboratively with Supervisors and co-workers to discuss, recommend and action appropriate maintenance programs, practices and repairs to meet CSA guidelines
• Complete and provide reports, order repair/replacement parts and track activities related to playgrounds and related park maintenance materials, as required
• Report/record machinery malfunctions and maintenance requirements
• Participation in Winter Works Snow and Ice Program; the approximate timeframe is November to April on a yearly basis

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must be currently certified under the Canadian Playground Safety Inspector Certification Program (CPSI) in both theory and practical
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety standards and practices
• Ability to operate hand tools used in playground removal, installation, upgrading, repairing and the inspection of playgrounds along with their use as related to parks maintenance
• Good working knowledge and understanding of internal and external client needs
• Ability to problem solve and make on-site decisions
• Must be willing to participate in training for any of the equipment related to playground and park care maintenance (i.e. Utility tractors, Skid steer with applicable attachments, truck and trailer over 4500kg)

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, Customer Service, Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or other shifts as per Schedule B of the CUPE 108 Collective Agreement November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2026.

SALARY: $27.80 per hour as per CUPE 108 Collective Agreement November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2026.

WORK LOCATION: 3800 MacKintosh Street, Playgrounds West

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to11:59 pm on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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 # 72283207)