Important Application Notice
Thank you for your interest in opportunities with the Office of the Mayor, Halifax Regional Municipality.
Please note that applications will not be accepted through this form or directly via our website. To be considered for any of the roles listed, you must apply through the Halifax Regional Municipality’s applicant tracking system using the link provided in the job posting.
This form is intended solely for informational and screening purposes as part of our recruitment process.
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Council Relations & Community Liaison
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the temporary fulltime (up to 3 years with the possibility of extension) position of Council Relations & Community Liaison in the Mayor’s Office.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.
The Council Relations & Community Liaison serves as a critical connector between the Mayor’s Office, members of Regional Council, and communities across the municipality. This role helps ensure consistent, proactive communication, manages constituent inquiries, and facilitates meaningful engagement between the Mayor and the people of Halifax. It requires a relational mindset, an understanding of municipal governance, and the ability to navigate sensitive or complex dynamics with tact and integrity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note — Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge.
COMPETENCIES: Networking / Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Valuing Diversity, Analytical Thinking
WORK STATUS: Temporary full-time (up to 3 years)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:30am — 4:30pm, 35 hours per week. Flex options to work outside of these hours and hybrid may be available.
SALARY: $72,000 - $90,000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with education and years of applicable experience. The successful candidate will have the option to participate in HRM's benefit and pension plans.
WORK LOCATION: City Hall (1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS)
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on July 30, 2025.
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 (Al) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of Al 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;
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