Halifax Harbour Bridges is a provincial Crown corporation that operates and maintains two bridges across the Halifax Harbour, the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and the A. Murray MacKay Bridge. Approximately 105,000 vehicles cross the two bridges each workday, along with the hundreds of pedestrians and cyclists who use the active transportation lanes on the Macdonald Bridge. Halifax Harbour Bridges’ goal is to ensure that everyone journeying across the Macdonald and MacKay bridges has a safe, efficient and reliable cross harbour transportation infrastructure. Find out more about us on our websitehttps://halifaxharbourbridges.ca/

Role Summary

HHB is looking for energetic students interested in being part of our Landscaping Crew. Reporting to the Landscaping Supervisor, theLandscaper – Summer Student (temporary position). The job entails mowing and line-trimming grass, and general gardening.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control, and leaf raking.
• Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as mowers, whipper snippers, and small diggers.
• Maintain clean grounds by clearing rubbish and litter from HHB properties.

Requirements:

-Must be registered as a full-time student and returning to school as a full-time student in the following school year.

• Must be physically able to kneel and perform garden maintenance for several hours at a time.
• Experience in the operation of small equipment, including riding a mower, line trimmer, and backpack blower.
• Able and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have satisfactory results of employment reference checks and a criminal background check, as a condition of employment.
• Able to work efficiently and safely while exhibiting pride in quality work.
• Experience in working in a team environment.
• Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.

Assets:

• Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
• Knowledge in the care and maintenance of plants, trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Knowledge of gardening methods and tools.
• Valid Safety training in WHMIS and/or First Aid. If necessary, these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.

About the position:

This is afull-time seasonal, temporary position, working 40 hours per week from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday throughout HHB's summer season. The start date for this position is**mid-April 2026 to early September 2026 and is subject to changes/ extension based on operational requirements.**The wage for this position is $18.00 per hour.

**How to apply:**Please send a cover letter and resume to Recruitment@hdbc.ns.ca before Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 4:00 pm

Employment Equity Statement:

HHB is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify to support our diversity and inclusion efforts. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks and background checks. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitment purposes. For accommodation, please contact recruitment@hdbc.ns.ca.