Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual, non-union position of Summer Employment Coordinator in 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review all summer job postings to ensure consistency and accuracy;
• Promote Summer employment with HRM by attending job fairs, answering emails from the public, and distributing promotional materials;
• Filter and sort all summer applicants through applicant tracking system (BrassRing) and provide hiring managers with pre-screened candidates;
• Provide assistance to Community Recreation Coordinators on the summer hiring process to ensure consistency and adherence to the summer hiring process.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• At least one season/summer of experience working in HRM Recreation Programming;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, considered an asset;
• Knowledge of HRM Recreation summer programming service delivery considered an asset;
• Experience in BrassRing software considered an asset.

Technical / Job-Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR an asset;
• Successful completion of all training requirements prior to start date.

Security Clearance Requirements: Security clearance requirements include Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record 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.

COMPETENCIES: Organization & Planning, Communication, Valuing Diversity, Decision Making, Customer Service

WORK STATUS: Casual, hourly

HOURS OF WORK: 15-35 hours per week; must be flexible as some evening and weekend work may be required.

SALARY: $21.50 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

WORK LOCATION: Various community centres throughout Halifax Regional Municipality.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

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 # 78628259)