Maintenance Technician

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
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

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.

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