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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

Collection Officer

Elmsdale, NS

The Collection Officer helps the public with tax questions, sets up payment plans, connects people with support programs, works with partners like lawyers and government agencies and manages the annual Tax Sale under the rules of the Municipal Government Act.

Full Description and application


Legislative and HR Administrator (12-month term)

Elmsdale, NS

The Legislative and Human Resources Administrator provides administrative support to the Office of the CAO, Council, Human Resources and Communications.

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


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


Waste Reduction Services Intern

Waste Management Centre, Georgefield, NS

Are you passionate about making the world a greener place? Join the East Hants team for the summer as our Waste Reduction Services Intern!

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