Planner III; Regional and Community Planning

Position: Planner III (Regional and Community Planning)
Are you ready to make a lasting impact, drive positive change, and act on climate together? Embark on a rewarding career helping to build HalifACT, our municipality's response to the environmental and climate crises.
Through our ambitious climate action plan, we are committed to driving down our emissions, adapting to climate impacts and fostering a just transition. This requires putting the needs of diverse communities at the center of everything we do.
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for one (1) Temporary full-time Junior Environmental Professional position. This is a bargaining unit position. In the event that there are no qualified NSGEU 222 candidates, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as African Nova Scotian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Under the direction of the Manager of Climate Adaptation, the Junior Environmental Professional works on the Adaptation team on projects focusing on, community resilience, critical infrastructure, resilient retrofits, and green infrastructure. The Junior Environmental Professional also works closely with the broader Environment & Climate Change team and can work on deliverables in the areas of environment, clean energy, adaptation, engagement, change management, and policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical   Undertakes research and provides technical and administrative support for the initiatives of HalifACT and other environmental work.
Develops and maintains databases related to environmental performance measurement.
Writes and prepares reports, presentations, and background material for senior management.
Assists in the preparation of Regional Council Reports and other public documents.
Builds positive public and private sector relationships and partnerships.
Collects, prepares, writes, and organizes public education and awareness information with respect to environmental performance measuring and reporting and climate action.
Liaises and communicates with environment-related partners and groups.
Supports the activities of consultants and contractors.
Assists with the development of proposals, tender documents, reports, policies, projects and programs.
Liaises with other business units and external agencies, groups and departments in the collection, compilation, and reporting of data.
May perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in science, engineering, commerce, social science, or other related fields.
1 year of relevant combined work and volunteer experience.
Proficient with computers with strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Technical/Job-Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of environmental sustainability and environmental performance measuring.
Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and acts.
Knowledge of municipal acts, by-laws, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of environmental science, mitigation, adaptation, and best management practices for environmental protection.
Knowledge of software and technology such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), spreadsheets, etc.
Security Clearance Requirements  Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note  – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job-specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
COMPETENCIES  Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation
WORK STATUS  One (1) Temporary , full-time position up to 12 Months
HOURS OF WORK  Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 35 hours per week
SALARY  NSGEU 222, Level 6, $34.87 per hour
WORK LOCATION  3rd Floor of Dartmouth Ferry Terminal (88 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth)
CLOSING DATE  Applications will be received up to  11:59 pm on October 13, 2026
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.