Upcoming job fairs, information sessions and opportunities to work with the municipality

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Upcoming job fairs, information sessions and opportunities to work with the municipality

Recruitment is a top priority for the Halifax Regional Municipality. Attracting and retaining talent with the required skills and knowledge to deliver municipal services now and into the future is key to our success.

The Halifax Regional Municipality will be participating in a number of upcoming job fairs and information sessions. Residents are encouraged to register for the events to learn more about working with the municipality and to speak directly with a recruiter.

directly with a recruiter.

• BIPOC Atlantic Job Fair
  • BIPOC Atlantic Job Fair | presented by Diversity Employment Network (DEN)
  • Date: September 15, 2022
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Location: Halifax Tower Hotel, The Lakelands Hall, 15 Lakelands Boulevard, Halifax
  • To register: BIPOC Atlantic Job Fair | Eventbrite

• Halifax Universities Career Fair
  • Halifax Universities Career Fair | presented by Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University & Mount Saint Vincent University
  • Date: September 20, 2022
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Location: Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax
  • To register:  Halifax Universities Career Fair | Registrant Login

• Out & Equal Job Fair 
  • Out & Equal Job Fair – designed to match members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ 

• • community to employers | presented by YMCA/Nova Scotia Works
  • Date: September 22, 2022
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Location: 2269 Gottingen Street
  • To register: Out & Equal Job Fair | Eventbrite

• YMCA Information Sessions for Francophone and Bilingual Community
  • Hosted by the YMCA, these sessions are designed to provide members of the Francophone and bilingual community with an overview of working for the municipality as well as resume writing and interview skills
  • Dates & Times:
    • September 21 | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • September 27 | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • October 4 | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual
  • To register: Call 902.292.8739

• Community Circle for transit job opportunities
  • Co-hosted by the
    • • Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ANSAIO and Halifax Transit to highlight transit job opportunities
      • Date: September 28, 2022
      • Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
      • Location: Upper Hammonds Plains Community Center, 711 Pockwock Road, Upper Hammonds Plains
      • To register: Drop in

    The Halifax Regional Municipality is proud to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Nova Scotia’s Top 100 Employers for 2022 by Canada’s Top 100. Below are a few reasons for the municipality being

    selected:

    • Training and development opportunities for individuals at various stages of their career, from the internship for recent grads to an Aspiring Leaders program for more experienced employees
    • In-house wellness programming, paid sick leave, and coverage for mental health practitioners as part of its benefits program
    • Flexible work program that offers eligible employees hybrid work options and alternate work hours
    • Discounted Transit passes through payroll deduction
    • Commitment to a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves

    Anyone who has an interest in serving

    our community, and is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, is encouraged to visit halifax.ca or contact 311 for more information.

    For a list of all open positions and information on the benefits of working for the municipality, visit our website. New opportunities are posted on a weekly basis.

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