Supervisor, Regional Licensing

at  Halifax Regional Municipality

JOB POSTING

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the temporary (up to two year), full-time position of Supervisor, Regional Licensing in Community Standards & Compliance for Community Safety.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting 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.
Should this position become permanent through the business planning process, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position without a further job competition process, provided the incumbent has met the required performance expectations for the position.
Reporting to the Manager, License Standards, the Supervisor, Regional Licensing (“SRL”) is responsible for the management and coordination of various licenses including but not limited to: taxi and limousines, vending, animal, sidewalk cafes, temporary signs, highway signs, land-lease communities, etc.
The SRL is the policy lead for all licenses. The SRL prepares and proposes legislation related to the licenses and designs and implements business practices to address service demands. The SRL is the central contact point for all HRM business units involved in the approval.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in business administration or related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) year’s related experience preferably in program management or in the interpretation and application of guidelines or by-laws in a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present to groups and committees.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

TECHNICAL/JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize and coordinate a multitude of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to train and coach staff.
• In depth knowledge of Licensing related matters.
• Knowledge of standard software and technology.
• Knowledge and skills related to budget review and management.
• 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.
• Ability to make decisions relative to urgency, importance and public scrutiny.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities
• A broad knowledge of operations, policies, procedures and regulations relative to HRM
  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: Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Managing Change, Networking/Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Value and Ethics, Valuing Diversity, Visioning, Strategic Thinking and Innovation
  WORK STATUS: Temporary (up to two years), Full-time
  HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, 35 hours per week.
  SALARY: NU 5 Non-Union scale $66,170 - $85,630. Salary will be commensurate with education and years of applicable experience.
  WORK LOCATION: 7 Mellor Ave, Dartmouth, NS.
  CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
  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 recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link
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  Qualified HRM retirees may also be considered for competitions. In these circumstances, a form of employment may be offered, including term and/or contract employment.
  (position #72291626)