Supervisor, Regional Compliance

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for 1 (one) permanent full-time position of Supervisor, Regional Compliance in the Community Standards & Compliance division of Community Safety.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflect the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/ Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

As a member of the Community Standards & Compliance Team, reporting to the Manager, By-law Standards, the Supervisor Regional Compliance is responsible for the leadership, management and day-to-day operation of the enforcement section of By-law Standards. The Supervisor is responsible for the design, development and implementation of effective and efficient business practices to address the service demands of the municipality and for effective and responsive investigations into alleged violations of HRM By-laws, Halifax Regional Municipality Charter Part XV Dangerous of Unsightly Premises, Parks By-law, and provincial legislation.

The Supervisor is also responsible for community safety issues with respect to derelict buildings, demolished structures, allurements, animal complaints and open access to the public issues. Day-to-day operations include community standard issues such as curbside solid waste and snow and ice, derelict vehicles, temporary signs, capturing and transporting animals, taxi and limousines, noise, landscaping and exterior maintenance of building and licensing issues respecting, vending, animals, sidewalk cafe's, etc.

The Supervisor also provides support and works in collaboration with other business units to address HRM investigations on municipal lands i.e. parks, sportsfields and encroachments issues. The Supervisor provides support through a responsive enforcement approach and subject matter expertise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resolves service delivery issues on a day-to-day basis.
• Responsible for the day to day operations of a 7 day/week enforcement program and required to schedule and maintain minimum staffing levels to address service demands.
• Responsible for and oversees the animal services shelter contract sheltering all animals and responds to afterhours animal calls throughout HRM.
• Responsible for monitoring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and other work place safety requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting on monthly stats and performance outcomes.
• Conducts case file reviews to address accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serves as Administrator for HRM regarding Orders to Remedy respecting Halifax Regional Charter Part XV, Dangerous or Unsightly Premises.
• Represents HRM as a witness in prosecution proceedings.
• Provides training and direction to COIIs and COI’s in administering regulations and providing information and guidance to the public and other staff groups.
• Establishes and maintains positive and effective relationships with the public, industry clients, other municipal and provincial staff and Council, in an effort to support departmental goals and objectives.
• Responds to written correspondence (queries and complaints) from the public regarding service delivery.
• Provides feedback to team members regarding their performance.
• Provides input into short and long term business plans for the BU.
• Leads through integrity, credibility and by example.
• Supervises full time staff within division, including recruitment and retention, staff training and development, attendance tracking, and performance feedback.
• Provides leadership in the development and maintenance of a positive working environment and acceptable staff morale.
• Develops staff through delegation, coaching, mentoring and training by arranging formal training, work assignments and other experiences.
• Responsible for implementing and complying with HRM Corporate Occupational Health & Safety policies, Business Unit (BU) specific safety policies, the NS Occupational Health & Safety Act and the safety regulations applicable to the work activity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Minimum three (3) years working with database software.
• Experience working with municipal government and legislation considered an asset.
• Experience working with Occupational Health and Safety standards and implementing safe work practices considered an asset.
• Certification for ICS 100 and 200 considered an asset.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to make decisions relative to urgency, importance and public scrutiny
• Ability to work as a team leader or team member in a diverse environment
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate a multitude of tasks and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and skills related to budget review and management
• Knowledge of standards software and technology
• Knowledge and skills related to human resource management and labour relations as well as good knowledge of collective agreement administration
• Knowledge of quality front-line customer service principles and safety standards
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application
• Graduation from HRM’s Aspiring Leader’s Program is considered an asset, and completion of the program is equivalent to one year of leadership experience

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: Communications, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Developing Others, Managing Change, Networking/Relationship Building, Values and Ethics.

WORK STATUS: One (1) permanent, full-time position.

HOURS OF WORK: 7 hours/day Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).

SALARY: NU6 range $73,094- $94,587.

WORK LOCATION: 7 Mellor Avenue, Dartmouth.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm Tuesday October 6, 2026.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

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