At Halifax Regional Municipality, we are committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects the value and expertise of our employees. As part of this ongoing commitment, Transit Fleet is pleased to announce an increase in hourly wages for our Truck & Transport Mechanics to $47.13 per hour ($98,035 annually). This adjustment ensures our wages remain aligned with industry standards, supporting our goal to attract and retain top talent in this critical field.
Halifax Transit is inviting applications for the five (5) position of Mechanic (Truck and Transport) in the Transit Fleet division. Join the team of approximately 130 other Truck and Transport Mechanics, Body Mechanics, and Hostlers who work to maintain a reliable fleet of buses used to serve a community of approximately 400,000.
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 Superintendent of Transit Fleet, the Truck and Transport Mechanic will be responsible to perform maintenance work ranging from standard brake jobs to engine rebuilds on transit’s fleet of over 346 buses. The fleet includes over 263 40-foot conventional, 47 60-foot articulating, and 36 para-transit buses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Truck & Transport Mechanic will perform scheduled and non-scheduled repairs on the fleet of buses to manufacturer and regulatory standards (Motor Carrier Act, UARB). Duties will include but not be limited to the following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online. Copies of the following documents must be submitted along with your resume and cover letter.
Red seal Journeyman Truck and Transport License, or Proof of education-Copy of Truck and Transport Diploma and confirmation of enrollment in Apprenticeship program Valid Driver's license.
Security Clearance Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable Criminal Records Check and a current Driver's Abstract.
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.
Please note - The successful candidate must attain certification in Emergency First Aid within the first six (6) months from hire date. The Employer will bear the full cost of certification requirements. The Emergency First Aid certification must be maintained while employed in this position.”
COMPETENCIES: Customer Service; Communication; Organization and Planning; Teamwork and Cooperation; Values and Ethics; Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time.
HOURS OF WORK:
SALARY: Red Seal: $47.13 per hour (plus shift premium) as per the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 508 and Halifax Regional Municipality. Shift premium of $2.00 per hour for shifts after 3:30pm.
Apprentice: Starting rate is $37.23 per hour as per the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 508 and Halifax Regional Municipality. Shift premium of $2.00 per hour for shifts after 3:30pm. The rate is increased once proof of completing a block is submitted. The top rate for apprentice is $37.92. All blocks and red seal exam have to be completed to obtain the mechanic top pay.
WORK LOCATION: Ragged Lake Transit Centre/ Burnside Transit Centre
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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 an interview/testing will be contacted.
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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