Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Halifax Regional Municipality; Halifax; On-site; CAD 51,274; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian municipal government is seeking an Outreach & Engagement Specialist for a temporary full-time position in Halifax. The role involves leading public outreach strategies, managing internal and public events, and preparing presentations. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Community Engagement or a related field and have three years of relevant experience. The position offers an hourly wage of $37.22 and requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a bachelor's degree or diploma in Community Engagement, Communications, or related degree.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in engagement or communications role.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and engagement strategies.
• Manage public and internal events.
• Prepare and deliver public presentations.
• Monitor results of outreach activities.

Skills

Public outreach strategies

Event management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Community Engagement, Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Halifax Regional Municipality invites applications for a temporary full‑time position (up to 12 months) in the Planning and Customer Engagement Department division of Halifax Transit. Halifax Regional Municipality is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizes Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead public outreach, engagement, and communications strategies to support Halifax Transit's strategic priorities and meet the needs of the municipality's diverse population.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance and coordination of internal outreach and engagement initiatives including internal notices, employee events, and Regional Council communications.
• Manage internal and public events and activities including event design, staff scheduling, registrations, equipment bookings, event onsite set up and tear down, and event promotion.
• Work collaboratively with Corporate Communications staff, internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of high‑quality marketing and communications solutions.
• Prepare and deliver public presentations to various audiences and respond to questions and feedback.
• Monitor and analyze results of outreach and engagement activities and assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for the Manager, Programs & Engagement.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduate with a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Community Engagement, Community Development, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related degree or diploma.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in an engagement or communications role with local government.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• General understanding of public transit and its benefits, the Halifax Transit network, and local geography.
• Proficient in use of information‑based technology and software including Word, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Understanding of and experience with the implementation of various marketing, communications and engagement methods (e.g., integrated multimedia campaigns, social media, survey design, online engagement platforms, website and intranet content management systems, mobile apps).
• Proven high‑level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team to meet organizational objectives.
• Superior time management and organizational skills with the proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Security clearance requirements: applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Competencies

Valuing Diversity, Value & Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Risk Management, Organizing & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation.

Work Status

Temporary, Full‑time (up to 12 months).

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; 35 hours per week. Additional hours will be required, including attendance at evening/weekend public meetings and events.

Salary

$37.22 per hour, as per the NSGEU 222 Collective Agreement.

Closing Date

Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Additional Information

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates. Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview or 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 external assistance. Use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses and relevant certifications. 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. For more information on our accommodation process please refer to our website.