About the role
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) maintains and operates the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges that span Halifax Harbour. With annual traffic volume in excess of 32 million crossings, HHB’s mission is to provide safe, efficient and reliable cross-harbour transportation infrastructure cost-effectively. HHB employees take pride in the bridges and are motivated, results-driven individuals who enjoy challenges and are committed to continuous learning.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the general maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties. The Maintenance Technician position is also responsible for winter maintenance and snow removal.
This position is deemed as a *safety sensitive position as work is completed in variable weather temperatures and adverse weather conditions, working at extreme heights from 170 – 320 feet above the bridge, and in confined spaces below the bridge or in the bridge towers. A critical accountability is adherence to the HHB Safety standards, policies and processes. This includes hazard assessments, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment, proper access to confined spaces, safety observations and being able to provide rescue to co-workers as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow HHB safety policies, procedures, standards, Safe Work Practices, and reporting requirements.
- General maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties.
- Operate vehicles, mid-sized equipment, and power tools, including trucks, towing vehicles, ATVS, bobcats, street sweepers, tractors, pay loaders, cart carriers, power lifts, and pneumatic tools.
- Operate snow removal equipment such as tractors, loaders, brine spreaders, snowplows, snow blowers and salt spreaders to remove snow and ice from bridges, streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other HHB properties.
- General maintenance and operation of vehicles including pre-inspection checks, tune-ups and parts replacements, oil and grease changes, fluid levels checks, replacing lights, cleaning vehicles, tire replacement and rotation, checking tire pressure.
- Repair, maintain, and perform regular inspections of equipment and tools to ensure they are in working condition.
- Conduct regular checks and safety inspections of workplaces, diesel generators, and fire systems.
- Assist in traffic control to close and open lanes as per construction and maintenance requirements.
- Complete job-related safety training and skills development as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
- A valid Class 3 NS Driver’s License and clean driving record (Driver Abstract will be required as a condition of employment).
- Must pass a physical demands assessment and a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
- Experience working in a construction environment or performing work in the construction trades
- 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance or Maintenance-related position.
- Able to work in a *safety-sensitive position, in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, ice), at extreme heights (170-320 feet), in direct traffic, and in confined spaces.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment within a team or independently with limited supervision.
- Able to work in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service and exhibiting pride in quality work.
- Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.
Assets include:
Valid Safety training in Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS and First Aid. If necessary, these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.
This is a Seasonal - Term, Full-time, Union position with a possibility of changing into a Permanent position based on Operational needs, working 40 hours per week, night shift schedule, during HHB’s winter season. Over time, standby and call-in work will be required based on operational demands. The starting hourly wage for this position is $24.81, which is set by the terms of the collective agreement.
- Safety sensitive position refers to any position in which Employees have a key and direct role in an operation where performance impacted or limited by drug or alcohol use could result in a significant incident, near miss, or failure to adequately respond to a significant incident and affect the health, safety or security of the Employee, other persons, property, or the environment, or cause a detrimental impact to reputation. Safety-sensitive positions are also those where there is no direct supervision or limited supervision is available to provide frequent operational checks.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may submit their resume and complete all pre-screening questions by 4:00 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2025. If you need an accommodation, please contact ppinto@hdbc.ns.ca
Please note:
The successful candidate must pass a credit check and criminal background check, including education verification and employment confirmation.
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. At Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women or Persons in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
The collection of self-identification data is a central piece of HHB's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This data provides information on the diversity of the population applying for employment with us. This information increases HHB's capacity to monitor our progression in increasing EDI in our recruitment
HHB appreciates all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Halifax Harbour Bridges
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) manages two key pieces of transportation infrastructure in the province of Nova Scotia: the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay bridges.
Every year, almost 34 million crossings are made across the two suspension bridges and on most weekdays, the average number of crossings is well above 105,000.
There are 35 permanent employees working for HHB and this number grows to almost 100 during the spring and summer with the painting and gardening crew. Another 50 members of the Corps of Commissionaires manage the bridge operations including cash toll collection and bridge security.
HHB is a provincial agency that reports to the Minister of Finance. All revenue generated through tolls is dedicated to the ongoing maintenance and operations of the bridges to ensure a safe, efficient and reliable passage for the public.
For more information go to hdbc.ca
About the role
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) maintains and operates the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges that span Halifax Harbour. With annual traffic volume in excess of 32 million crossings, HHB’s mission is to provide safe, efficient and reliable cross-harbour transportation infrastructure cost-effectively. HHB employees take pride in the bridges and are motivated, results-driven individuals who enjoy challenges and are committed to continuous learning.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the general maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties. The Maintenance Technician position is also responsible for winter maintenance and snow removal.
This position is deemed as a *safety sensitive position as work is completed in variable weather temperatures and adverse weather conditions, working at extreme heights from 170 – 320 feet above the bridge, and in confined spaces below the bridge or in the bridge towers. A critical accountability is adherence to the HHB Safety standards, policies and processes. This includes hazard assessments, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment, proper access to confined spaces, safety observations and being able to provide rescue to co-workers as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow HHB safety policies, procedures, standards, Safe Work Practices, and reporting requirements.
- General maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties.
- Operate vehicles, mid-sized equipment, and power tools, including trucks, towing vehicles, ATVS, bobcats, street sweepers, tractors, pay loaders, cart carriers, power lifts, and pneumatic tools.
- Operate snow removal equipment such as tractors, loaders, brine spreaders, snowplows, snow blowers and salt spreaders to remove snow and ice from bridges, streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other HHB properties.
- General maintenance and operation of vehicles including pre-inspection checks, tune-ups and parts replacements, oil and grease changes, fluid levels checks, replacing lights, cleaning vehicles, tire replacement and rotation, checking tire pressure.
- Repair, maintain, and perform regular inspections of equipment and tools to ensure they are in working condition.
- Conduct regular checks and safety inspections of workplaces, diesel generators, and fire systems.
- Assist in traffic control to close and open lanes as per construction and maintenance requirements.
- Complete job-related safety training and skills development as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
- A valid Class 3 NS Driver’s License and clean driving record (Driver Abstract will be required as a condition of employment).
- Must pass a physical demands assessment and a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
- Experience working in a construction environment or performing work in the construction trades
- 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance or Maintenance-related position.
- Able to work in a *safety-sensitive position, in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, ice), at extreme heights (170-320 feet), in direct traffic, and in confined spaces.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment within a team or independently with limited supervision.
- Able to work in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service and exhibiting pride in quality work.
- Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.
Assets include:
Valid Safety training in Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS and First Aid. If necessary, these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.
This is a Seasonal - Term, Full-time, Union position with a possibility of changing into a Permanent position based on Operational needs, working 40 hours per week, night shift schedule, during HHB’s winter season. Over time, standby and call-in work will be required based on operational demands. The starting hourly wage for this position is $24.81, which is set by the terms of the collective agreement.
- Safety sensitive position refers to any position in which Employees have a key and direct role in an operation where performance impacted or limited by drug or alcohol use could result in a significant incident, near miss, or failure to adequately respond to a significant incident and affect the health, safety or security of the Employee, other persons, property, or the environment, or cause a detrimental impact to reputation. Safety-sensitive positions are also those where there is no direct supervision or limited supervision is available to provide frequent operational checks.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may submit their resume and complete all pre-screening questions by 4:00 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2025. If you need an accommodation, please contact ppinto@hdbc.ns.ca
Please note:
The successful candidate must pass a credit check and criminal background check, including education verification and employment confirmation.
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. At Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women or Persons in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
The collection of self-identification data is a central piece of HHB's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This data provides information on the diversity of the population applying for employment with us. This information increases HHB's capacity to monitor our progression in increasing EDI in our recruitment
HHB appreciates all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Halifax Harbour Bridges
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) manages two key pieces of transportation infrastructure in the province of Nova Scotia: the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay bridges.
Every year, almost 34 million crossings are made across the two suspension bridges and on most weekdays, the average number of crossings is well above 105,000.
There are 35 permanent employees working for HHB and this number grows to almost 100 during the spring and summer with the painting and gardening crew. Another 50 members of the Corps of Commissionaires manage the bridge operations including cash toll collection and bridge security.
HHB is a provincial agency that reports to the Minister of Finance. All revenue generated through tolls is dedicated to the ongoing maintenance and operations of the bridges to ensure a safe, efficient and reliable passage for the public.
For more information go to hdbc.ca