The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) is committed to providing a working environment conducive to professional growth and personal goal achievement for all its employees. We currently employ over 60 employees in the areas of:
- Business Development
- Finance/Accounting
- Operations/Maintenance
- Engineering
- Real Estate
- Administration
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
Positions with the HPA will be posted in this section of the site as they become available. In addition, you may forward your resume to Halifax Port Authority Human Resources, where it will be maintained on our database for six months. When responding to specific opportunities, unless otherwise specified, please send all correspondence to:
Halifax Port Authority
P.O. Box 336
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
B3J 2P6
Fax: (902) 426-7335
E-mail: humanresources@portofhalifax.ca
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels. The Halifax Port Authority welcomes applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women, in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the above groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your covering letter, or on your resumé.
The Port of Halifax is about making connections between people, commerce, and opportunity. We take a leadership role in developing business for the Port of Halifax in collaboration with our partners and we responsibly manage Port of Halifax assets.
The Port of Halifax is Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway, connecting to more than 150 countries. The direct economic output of Port of Halifax operations and Nova Scotia exporters is $2.45 billion, generating 13,600 jobs. Offering a natural, deep harbour and big ship infrastructure, Halifax can accommodate large volumes of containerized cargo, breakbulk cargo and project cargo of any size. Collaborating and working with strong partners and stakeholders, the Port community in Halifax continues to deliver excellence.
At this time, the Halifax Port Authority (“HPA”) requires an
Systems Integration Specialist
The Systems Integration Specialist is responsible for implementing enterprise systems and data integration projects and coordinating strategies between business units, process owners, data stewards, information technology and application vendors within HPA’s digital technology platform. This position plans and deploys enterprise systems within HPA’s enterprise architectural principles, policies, and guidelines as well as reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develops strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. The Systems Integration Specialist manages the integration of new data sources and data stores into Azure data warehouse and provides Tier 2 application configuration and data integration support.
The successful candidate must have a four-year college diploma or university degree with a minimum four (4) to six (6) years of direct experience in enterprise-level application integration with a specialization in systems and data integration. Must be familiar with application architecture and data management capabilities as well as data warehouses, API development, and systems configuration. Must have proven project management, business systems analysis capabilities, and agile principles and methodologies.
Experience with application architecture, data integration methods and report writing. Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping and methodology development, and data mapping is required. Strong knowledge of system and data management and quality assurance best practices.
This position requires a team-oriented individual who has the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills as well as outstanding writing and documentation skills. Must have the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Ability to conduct research into application integration issues and products. Must be highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve complex systems issues.
The successful candidate will be subject to successfully completing a physical examination, must pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance (MTSC).
This is a unionized position with a salary range of $68,632 to $80,746 per annum.
HPA takes the health and safety of its job applicants and employees seriously. All recruitment activities and interviews will be done following all social distancing and COVID-19 restrictions. For applicants with concerns about the recruitment process or to request another accommodation, please contact humanresources@portofhalifax.ca.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please forward a résumé by e-mail in confidence to:
Human Resources
Halifax Port Authority
humanresources@portofhalifax.ca
Applications should be received no later than July 30, 2021. We thank all applicants and ensure that all inquiries will be treated confidentially; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
At this time, the Halifax Port Authority (“HPA”) requires a
Manager, Enterprise Systems
The Manager, Enterprise Systems is responsible for managing the enterprise systems application portfolio, both on premise and in the cloud. The Manager oversees the work of the enterprise systems team and is responsible for all enterprise applications, ITS project management office, data integration platform and BI/reporting data management strategy. This position works closely with the Director, Information and Technology Services, and other management in the enterprise systems roadmap and ITS master project planning for the end-to-end enterprise systems and IT architecture platform. The Manager, Enterprise Systems will also be responsible for overseeing IT modernization of legacy applications and technology platform enhancements required to enable HPA’s multiyear digital transformation strategy and will ensure enterprise systems and overall IT architecture alignment with HPA corporate goals and key performance objectives.
The successful candidate must have a University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Data Engineering, or other related IT field combined with a minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a management role in enterprise systems architecture, application management, and data warehouse/integration within a corporate IT environment. Certification in Microsoft Azure, Data Engineering and Project Management, and formal project management training would be considered strong assets.
The successful candidate must have experience working in a Microsoft environment in the domain/platform area of business intelligence, enterprise systems management, Microsoft Office 365 Dynamics power Platform and Microsoft Azure is required. Experience in IT master planning, and tracking progress of a multi-year enterprise systems and IT architecture project roadmap within a cloud and on-premises enterprise system environment is required.
The successful candidate must also have experience leading highly complex and interdependent cross-functional projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple corporate enterprise systems architecture and IT domains. Strong technical knowledge of data management trends, data warehousing systems, data validation, data modelling/analytics, data governance, and data integration platforms. Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage technology projects from start to finish, with strict attention to detail. Possesses strong technical documentation capabilities with proven experience in implementing project management best practices, policies, procedures, and processes.
The successful candidate will be subject to successfully completing a physical examination, must pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance (MTSC).
A competitive salary is offered together with a comprehensive benefits package.
HPA takes the health and safety of its job applicants and employees seriously. All recruitment activities and interviews will be done following all social distancing and COVID-19 restrictions. For applicants with concerns about the recruitment process or to request another accommodation, please contact humanresources@portofhalifax.ca.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please forward a résumé by e-mail in confidence to:
Human Resources
Halifax Port Authority
humanresources@portofhalifax.ca
Applications should be received no later than August 9, 2021. We thank all applicants and ensure that all inquiries will be treated confidentially; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
