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
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 and generating over $1.7 billion in annual economic benefit from a diverse cargo and cruise business. Offering a natural, deep harbour and world-class infrastructure, Halifax can accommodate large volumes of containerized cargo, bulk 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 requires a
Research Intern, Planning (6-month term)
Under the Planning & Operations Department, the Research Analyst Intern will assist with Port Master Planning at the Halifax Port Authority. The Port Masterplan guides and directs the future development of the Port while taking into consideration conceptual/strategic aspects. The Planning process ensures that technical, environmental and financial feasibility of Port infrastructure and assets creates value for the customers, partners, visitors and community; safely and sustainably.
Reporting to the Director, Port Planning, the Research Analyst Intern will be responsible for researching, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting information and data related to Port operations and development. Work responsibilities will be focused on internal project management, research report writing and quality project outcomes. This position will play an integral role in delivering strategic insights by analyzing information and data, providing valid observations and recommendations, by delivering the quality outcomes and reports.
The position requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented person with a passion for research and a customer focused business acumen. The successful candidate must be a team player and possess critical thinking skills. The primary responsibilities will include:
- Collecting & researching background information for Port Master planning
- Coordinating meetings and calls with stakeholders and preparing minutes
- Participating in information and data research in close cooperation with team
- Conducting in-depth data analyses using traditional and advanced methods
- Coordinates survey projects in collaboration with the team, including validating the questionnaire, coordinating field deployment, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project monitoring, qualitative project follow-up
- Supports the team by providing timely and accurate information for effective project management work plans and ongoing communication updates with clients;
- Develops and designs project management tools, data collection frameworks, and research methodologies
- Analyses studies, reports, survey results and writes reports that present results and strategic recommendations
- Develops business cases for potential projects
- Writes, edits, and formats report content, and develops progress reporting tools
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or Economics. Expertise with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook as well as exceptional written, oral, and presentation communication abilities is essential. Proficiency using the web, private, and public database as a resource for finding information is required.
At this time, the Halifax Port Authority also requires a
Urban Planner Intern (6-month term)
Under the Planning & Operations Department, the Urban Planning Intern will assist with Port Master Planning at the Halifax Port Authority. The Port Masterplan guides and directs the future development of the Port while taking into consideration conceptual/strategic aspects. The Planning process ensures that technical, environmental and financial feasibility of Port infrastructure and assets creates value for the customers, partners, visitors and community; safely and sustainably.
Reporting to the Director, Port Planning, the Urban Planning Intern will perform a variety of professional and technical duties in the field of current and long-range planning as well as provide information and assistance in Port Master Planning process. The position will involve a variety of professional planning duties such as reviewing minor marine and land assets use and development applications to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and legislation; preparing reports and assisting with policy development and coordinating public consultation.
The primary responsibilities will include:
- Reviews applications for port marine and land side assets
- Evaluates alternatives prepares and presents staff reports regarding such applications
- Reviews, evaluates alternatives and makes suggestions regarding asset use and development applications
- Conducts planning research, including preparing reports for capital projects
- Prepares related reports, project specifications, schedules and cost estimates
- Assists within the Planning Development in the preparation of long range and current planning policies, laws, amendments and reports
- Builds strong working relationships with internal departments, municipality, province and other stakeholders as part of planning process
- Prepares Stakeholder Consultation Materials and facilitates stakeholder participation in the planning process
- Reviews and conducts site visits field inspections including reviewing and monitoring inspection reports
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required
The successful candidate must be a graduate of a post secondary program in urban planning/ geography and have a working knowledge of planning principles and legislation. Sound knowledge and conversant with zoning standards, municipal bylaws, and other applicable regulations as well as comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and design, is required. Must have the ability to prepare clear, concise reports as well as read and interpret engineering and architectural site plans. Knowledge of software used for Urban Planning such as InDesign Photoshop, Illustrator and GIS would be an asset.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, forward a résumé by e-mail in confidence by to:
Kelsey Baker
Human Resources Administrator
Halifax Port Authority
humanresources@portofhalifax.ca
We thank all applicants and ensure that all inquiries will be treated confidentially; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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.
