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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

Development Control Clerk – 18 month Term

Elmsdale, NS

The Development Control Clerk provides administrative support around subdivision plans, compliance and other departmental activities.

Full Description and application


Municipal Compliance Officer

Elmsdale, NS

The Municipal Compliance Officer provides education and advice to residents, businesses, and partners on compliance matters, investigates and substantiates complaints, and resolves dangerous and unsightly premises violations, land use bylaw violations, parking violations, community standards violations, and other municipal bylaws.

Full Description and application


Recreation Program Leader

Various

We are accepting applications for full-time seasonal Recreation Program Leaders for our 2025 summer season. The successful candidates will be part of the team that leads inclusive recreation programming for a variety of age groups in communities around East Hants.

Full Description and application


Summer Program Supervisor

Elmsdale, NS

We are accepting applications for a full-time seasonal Summer Program Supervisor for our 2025 summer season. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Community Recreation Coordinator to design and supervise our 2025 summer recreation programming to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience for all.

Full Description and application


Seasonal Visitor Experience Staff

Burntcoat Head Park, NS

Successful candidates will work at Burntcoat Head Park and/or the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre as front line ambassadors to welcome visitors from around the world.

Full Description and application


Planning and Development Technician

Elmsdale, NS

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be part of building the future in a growing community? If you are looking for a career in a team-based and flexible environment, then we want to hear from you!

Full Description and application


Casual Aquatics Positions

East Hants Aquatic Centre, Elmsdale, NS

We are accepting resumes into a candidate pool for positions on our Aquatics team. Positions include Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Swim Instructor and Lifeguard and those interested in teaching or examining our leadership programs.

Full Description and application


Daytime Lifeguard

East Hants Aquatic Centre, Elmsdale, NS

We are recruiting Daytime lifeguards who are available to work between the hours of 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, to support our year-round daytime aquatics programming.

Full Description and application


Casual Heavy Equipment Operators

East Hants Waste Management Centre, Georgefield NS

We are recruiting for Heavy Equipment Operators for casual shifts at the East Hants Waste Management Centre.

Full Description and application


If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@easthants.ca

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