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Employment


The Municipality of East Hants offers a culture of teamwork, trust and service excellence and we are passionate about serving our communities. Come work with us!

Join the Team

The Municipality of East Hants is looking for team members who enjoy a solution-based work environment with a high degree of trust and autonomy. If you are excited about the idea of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality, we want to meet you!

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Care Plan with Virtual Doctor Service
  • Registered Pension Plan
  • Work-life Balance Focused Environment
  • Flexible Work Policy

Current Opportunities

Recreation Facilities Administrator

East Hants Sportsplex, Lantz, NS

Based at the East Hants Sportsplex, this role will be the first point of contact at the Welcome Desk during weekly daytime operations, providing reception services and customer service support for users of the facility. The role will also provide administrative support to the recreation and facilities team for purchasing, payables, reporting, documentation, record-keeping, and point-of-sale activities.

Full Description and application


Operator – Water and Wastewater Services

East Hants, NS

This role will be primarily focused on operation and maintenance of the Water Distribution system, including excavations, leak detection and installation as well as repair and maintenance of fire hydrants, water meters, and valves, among other duties.

Full Description and application


Real Estate Coordinator – 18-month Term

Elmsdale, NS

We are recruiting for a Real Estate Coordinator to join the team for an 18-month term to support the development of the Municipality’s rail-to-trail corridor initiative on the former Dominion Atlantic Railway (DAR) line.

Full Description and application


Group Fitness Leaders

Various locations within the Municipality of East Hants

We’re seeking applications for casual Group Fitness Leaders. If you have experience planning and facilitating group fitness programming such as parent and tot, dryland cardio, yoga, or other community recreational fitness programs, we want to hear from you!

Full Description and application


Casual Aquatics

Elmsdale, NS

We are accepting resumes into a candidate pool for positions on our Aquatics team.

Positions include Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Swim Instructor, Lifeguard and Swim Instructor and those interested in teaching or examining our leadership programs. Please include Lifesaving Society Membership ID or brief description of current certifications with application.

Full Description and application


Cook/Bartender – Roxies Cafe at the East Hants Sportsplex

East Hants Sportsplex, Lantz, NS

We are recruiting for a Cook/Bartender to join our team on a casual/seasonal basis at Roxie’s Cafe. Our Cook/Bartender prepares food in a commercial kitchen, serves alcohol, and can fill in on a part-time basis at the front-line serving food and beverages to patrons of the Café.

Full Description and application


Visitor Experience Staff

Noel and South Maitland, NS

As part of our visitor experience team, you will promote the natural uniqueness of the Bay of Fundy, create memorable experiences for guests from around the world, and promote the tourism industry in our Municipality and Province. Successful candidates will work at Burntcoat Head Park and/or the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre.

Full Description and application


GIS Student Intern

Elmsdale, NS

We are accepting applications for an 8-week GIS student placement on our Planning and Development team for the 2026 work term period.

Full Description and application


Summer Daycamp Supervisor

Elmsdale, NS

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences for active young minds and looking to level up your leadership skills? Do you thrive in an empowered, collaborative and inclusive team-based environment where every day is a new opportunity for growth and adventure? If so, we want to hear from you!

Full Description and application


Casual Full-Time Custodian

Elmsdale, NS

We are accepting applications for a casual full-time Custodian to join the team that manages municipally owned buildings, with potential for a transition to permanent employment.

Full Description and application


Recreation Program Leaders

Various locations within the Municipality of East Hants, NS

Recreation Program Leaders work in collaboration with the Summer Daycamp Supervisor to lead fun, inclusive and active programming for youth. Responsibilities include supervision of all activities, ensuring effective communication with caregivers and participants, daily opening and closing of facilities, managing administrative tasks such as safety checks and daily reports and ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.

Full Description and application


If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Hear what some of our current employees have to say!

After deciding to make a career change to better accommodate my young active family, I haven’t looked back. That was 19 years ago. Time flies when your work is focused on making the community a better place with such a great team of people who share the same passion. I have no regrets!
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Sheralee Mitchell-MacEwan
Assistant Municipal Clerk
Working as a Planner for East Hants is extremely rewarding as it allows me to play an active role in the growth of the community. The collaborative work environment and strong emphasis on personal growth makes my role even more fulfilling. It’s a fun and exciting place to work and I am happy to be part of the team!
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Lee-Ann Martin
Municipal Planner
I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work in and give back to the community I grew up in. The Municipality of East Hants provides a caring, supportive and family-like culture that is unlike anywhere I’ve worked before. They support our personal growth and share in our successes.
Ben Brown
Supervisor of Wastewater Operations