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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

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. This position has potential to transition to permanent employment.

Full Description and application


Operations and Maintenance Coordinator (Chief Engineer)

East Hants Sportsplex, Lantz, NS

The Operations and Maintenance Coordinator oversees the maintenance activities of the facility and ice plant, as per the Technical Safety Act and Power Engineer Regulations of Nova Scotia. This includes oversight of building systems, preventative maintenance software, building automation, ice plant/refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, security, and fire suppression. This role supervises a team of facility operators and ice technicians.

Full Description and application


Community Engagement Coordinator

Elmsdale, NS

The Community Engagement Coordinator will participate in community events and provide public education, including the development and delivery of the solid waste education outreach deliverables, and overall support to the Communications team on public engagement.

Full Description and application


Accounts Payable Administrator (9-month term position)

Elmsdale, NS

Our Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for recording and processing vendor invoices for payment, generating timely payments, managing vendor relationships, and assisting the finance team with accounting-related activities.

Full Description and application


Ticketed Operator – Sportsplex

East Hants Sportsplex, Lantz, NS

Do you have your 2nd class refrigeration licence, are retired and/or looking for casual work? Do you enjoy being a central part of the local sporting community and delivering exceptional customer service? If so, the East Hants Sportsplex is the place for you!

We are recruiting for a Ticketed Operator to join our team. Our Operators are responsible for day-to-day maintenance at the East Hants Sportsplex, maintenance of the ice rink, and ensuring ice plant equipment is checked and maintained.

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