Halifax Harbour Bridges is looking for seasonal painters

Halifax Harbour Bridges is hiring maintenance painters to join the seasonal maintenance crew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• Follow HHB safety policies, procedures, and reporting standards. This role requires employees to work safely at all times by following HHB’s safety standards, using the proper equipment, and reporting any hazards, incidents, or concerns.
• Prepare surfaces and apply protective coatings to bridge structures. Ensuring the bridge surfaces are cleaned, repaired, and ready for painting, and applying coatings that protect the bridge from wear, rust, and weather.
• Participate in specialized safety and rescue training. Employees will receive guidance and support to meet high-angle rescue and other safety training provided by HHB.
• Assist with other duties as needed. Keeping your skills up to date through practice and training, and being willing to help with other tasks when required.

Requirements:

You’re a strong fit if you are:

• Comfortable working in unique and elevated environments. This role includes tasks at heights, in varying weather conditions, and in spaces that may be tight or highly active. Training is provided, and team safety is always the top priority.
• Able to meet role-specific physical and health requirements. This includes physical demands assessments, blood lead level testing, and other checks as needed for this role
• Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented. We value completion of tasks on time and to a high standard, punctuality, dependability, and a positive attitude in all working conditions.
• Able to handle moderate physical activity. The role may involve lifting items up to 50 lbs, working in varied or occasionally awkward positions, and climbing to reach certain work areas.
• Experienced with power hand tools. Having experience using tools such as grinders, sanders, or drills is helpful, but not required. Training can be provided.
• In receipt of a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s licence with a clean driving record. 

Vacancy: Hiring multiple positions

Position: This is a Full-time, permanent-seasonal position that runs from mid-April to late October (subject to operational needs)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (40 hrs/week), plus required overtime (including weekends)

Wage: $22.85/hour during probation (per Collective Agreement), plus overtime and weekend premiums

This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Impaired performance due to drugs, alcohol, or any other cause may impact the safety of employees, the public, or the environment.

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay with premium rates for overtime and weekend work
• Free training and PPE, plus hands-on experience that builds valuable skills
• A diverse and strong team culture, where you work with professionals who take pride in their work and enjoy working together
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to public safety and community pride

How to Apply:

Submit your cover letter, résumé, and completed pre-screening questions to recruitment@hdbc.ns.ca
4:00 PM, Friday, February 13, 2026.

For accommodation requests, contact: ppinto@hdbc.ns.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Prescreen Questions:

1. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

• Yes, Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Yes, I hold a valid work permit that does not require employer sponsorship
• Not eligible

2. Do you self-identify as a member of one or more equity groups?

Not applicable

Indigenous Peoples

Racially Visible Persons

Persons with Disabilities

Women in non-traditional roles

Employment Equity

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.