Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for one permanent, full-time position of Maintenance Technician in the Training Division with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE).

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.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible to maintain the overall condition and safety of all equipment, vehicles, apparatus, buildings, and grounds used by Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) for training. This position ensures that all assets are ready to use, in good repair and at a high state of cleanliness. The position is responsible to correct any deficiencies immediately and to report items of concern to the Division Captain and/or Division Chief without delay.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all firefighter training equipment, facilities, and vehicles in a state of good repair.
• Proactively identify and correct any issues or deficiencies related to training equipment, facilities, or resources.
• Ensure equipment and consumable supplies inventories are adequate and maintained.
• Procure training related supplies and equipment in accordance with HRM policy.
• Maintain and operate a propane fueled fire training simulator and other training props in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Operate a forklift and any other assigned vehicle to move equipment and training props.
• Complete regular (i.e., daily, weekly & monthly) maintenance inspections of all facilities, any assigned vehicles and equipment and submit inspection checklists to the Division Captain.
• Complete monthly safety inspections of all training facilities and submit reports to the Safety Division.
• Ensure all vehicles receive required preventative maintenance including oil changes, tire changes and MVIs.
• Pick up and deliver training equipment and supplies to training sites.
• Operate Class 5 and Class 3 vehicles.
• Complete routine light cleaning tasks such as garbage disposal, yard clean-up, washing vehicles, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Complete light maintenance tasks such as painting, mowing, trimming shrubs and weeds.
• Complete light maintenance of small engines.
• Create, store, and maintain electronic records related to assets such as vehicle equipment manifests, inspection reports and inventory lists using MS Word and MS Excel.
• Monitor facility schedules and appointments using MS Outlook and maintain a personal calendar that ensures all work-related appointments and periods of approved leave are recorded.
• Other duties assigned as appropriate to the function and responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Experience and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Experience as a structural firefighter.
• Certified to operate a forklift is an asset.
• Suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the HRFE organizational structure.
• Knowledge of and experience with occupational health and safety applicable to the fire service work environment.
• Knowledge of and experience in current methods, techniques and procedures required to safely operate fire service equipment and apparatus.
• Knowledge of department rules, regulations, standard operating guidelines, procedures, policies and applicable Municipal and Provincial Codes, Acts, Regulations, Administrative Orders and Municipal Bylaws.
• Knowledge of information management and record keeping.
• Knowledge of Window based software applications, specifically Microsoft Office and excel.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants will be required to complete an employment security screening check. Those may include Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

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: Analytical Thinking, Organization/Planning, Customer Service, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Communication

WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full-Time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week. Overtime as required and authorized by the Division Chief.

SALARY: $98,035.08 per annum - as per IAFF Collective Agreement

WORK LOCATION: Station 7 - 45 Knightsridge Dr, Halifax NS, B3M 4P5

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Candidates must have an active email account. Correspondence regarding the status of your application will be sent via email throughout the process. Late submissions will not be considered.

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 # 78601263)