Fleet Trades Person-Automotive Mechanic

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for an up to 6 month temporary position of Fleet Trades Person-Automotive Mechanic with Emergency Fleet (Police).

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.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the mechanic will be accountable to perform maintenance work on the Police Fleet. The successful candidate must be able and willing to move to another work location should the employer deem it necessary. The incumbent would be subject to noise, odours, grease and dirt associated with a garage environment. The primary work location is 1975 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, determine the source and extent of, and carry out the necessary repairs to all types of equipment, diesel/gas, and hydraulic equipment contained in a major municipal fleet operation
• Must be willing to accept necessary training in related courses
• To continuously take necessary training to successfully pass and stay current on Emergency Vehicle Technician Levels
• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace, per the Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Must have a good working knowledge of Preventative
• Maintenance and how it pertains to a fleet operation
• Complete and maintain electronic work orders and necessary records, as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12, or equivalent education and experience
• Must possess a valid NS Journeyman Mechanic’s License in Automotive Service Technician
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of Fleet vehicles (in municipal operation would be an asset)
• Working knowledge of Harley Davidson Motorcycles, an asset
• Working knowledge of emergency lighting systems, an asset
• Welding ability and the ability to use acetylene torches, an asset
• Must have a good attendance and work record
• Must possess a valid Class 5 N.S. drivers' license, with a good driving record (a current Driver’s Abstract will be required before appointment)
• Must have own hand tools
• Must be available to work in emergency situations

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates being considered for the position of Fleets Trades Person Emergency Fleet must successfully meet the security clearance requirements administered by Halifax Regional Police.

Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.

Please note - Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

COMPETENCIES: Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organization and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, & Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: Temporary- up to 6 months.

HOURS OF WORK: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

SALARY : $41.52 per hour as per CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement.

SALARY: $41.52 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement between CUPE, Local 108 and Halifax Regional Municipality.

WORK LOCATION: Police Fleet Garage - 1975 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on August 18, 2026.

OTHER BENEFITS: (as per the current Collective Agreement between CUPE, local 108 and Halifax Regional Municipality).

Paid Vacation Time

Employees receive fifteen (15) working days paid vacation. Additional vacation time is increased at employment anniversary intervals.

Holidays

Employees currently receive thirteen (13) paid holidays a year

Pension Plan

Employees are eligible and participate in our co-shared pension plan

Health Benefits

Employees are enrolled in a co-shared funded Health & Dental benefits plan. Single or family coverage is available.

Annual Tool Allowance

Employees are required to provide their own tools but receive an annual tool allowance to assist in their procurement of advanced and new tools required to fulfill their roles. HRM provides some specialized tools that are shared amongst employees, when required.

Safety Equipment

Employees are provided all required safety equipment including, but not limited to, footwear and coveralls.

Sick Leave Benefits

Employees accrue sick leave benefits throughout their employment which enable them to receive paid sick leave through illness, injury or accident where other payment is not received under the Workers' Compensation Act, for periods that their accrual supports.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

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

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.

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

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