Maintenance Technician 2026

Halifax Harbour Bridges; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Harbour Bridges is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, operation and repair of HHB equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures and systems. This role includes winter maintenance and snow removal and requires safety adherence in varied weather and at extreme heights.

The position is full-time, unionized, with a 40-hour week, shift schedule, overtime and weekends. A Class 3 NS Driver’s License and a clean driving record are required, alongside background

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance or Maintenance-related position.
• Must pass a physical demands assessment and a criminal background check.
• Must be willing to obtain a Class 3 NS Driver’s License and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Job description

Halifax Harbour Bridges (Link NS)operates and maintains the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges, supporting over 34 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, theMaintenance Technicianposition 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:

• 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 check, 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:

• AMust 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 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 Full-time, Unionized position, working 40 hours per week, with a shift-based schedule, overtime and weekends. Over time, standby and call-in work will be required based on operational demands. The starting hourly wage for this position is $25.31, plus shift premiums, which are set by the terms of the collective agreement. Hiring 2 positions.

*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.

Please note:

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.