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Maintenance Technician

Halifax Harbour Bridges, a division of Link Nova Scotia, operates
and maintains the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges, supporting
over 38 million crossings every year. We’re committed to providing safe,
efficient, and cost-effective cross-harbour transportation and safety is at the
centre of everything we do. It’s a shared responsibility across our entire
team.

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 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:

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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 level 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.

Requirements:

• Must be willing to obtain a Class 3 NS Driver’s License

• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License and a 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 efficiently 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 full-time, unionized position with a 40-hour-per-week, shift-based schedule. The starting hourly wage is $25.31, plus applicable shift premiums under the collective agreement. Overtime, standby, call-in, and weekend work may be required based on operational needs and will be compensated according to the collective agreement. In addition to competitive compensation, employees enjoy:

• An attractive Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

• Group health and dental benefits for eligible employees and their families.

• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Overtime and shift premiumprovisions under the collective agreement.

• A welcoming, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture.

*****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 p.m. on October 16, 2026. If you need an accommodation, please contact recruitment@hdbc.ns.ca

Please note:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the closing date. However, no offer of employment will be made until after the posting has closed.

The successful candidate must pass a background check, including a criminal record check, employment verification and eligibility to work in Canada.

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, background checks, confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada, and job-related medical/functional assessments appropriate to this safety-sensitive role. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitment purposes.

HHB appreciates all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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