About this role
Customer Support Coordinator
Job Posting: Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for one permanent, full-time position of Customer Support Coordinator in Public Works.
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.
The Customer Support Coordinator is responsible for delivering the customer support strategy for parking services including the administration of permits, support to off-street parking management, supports the ticket administrators in the review and resolution of ticket disputes and the efficient reporting and monitoring of performance for the division.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Service and Communications: • Responsible for the delivery of the Parking Services Customer Support Strategy including responding to inquiries and complaints via 311, email or telephone. • Supports reporting and correspondence with parking stakeholders including the Parking Advisory Committee and residents • Leads day to day communication with residents and other stakeholders by managing in-app communications and the Parking Services section of the municipal website Supports Corporate Communications into residents’ inquiries via social media platforms • Supports the Parking Services Court Administrator, assisting with court document preparation, parking ticket docket coordination, and special constable administration, including occasional after-hours attendance at Provincial Court • Other duties as required
Permit and Process Management and Support: • Leads processes and activities to support communications of parking service performance and ad-hoc requests for information/statistics/FOIPOP requests/media etc. • Leads the management and administration of HRM parking permit program. • Supports the development of Parking Policy & Legislation, conducts relevant research • Supports the maintenance of data including the pulling of relevant reports.
QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in arts, Communications, Business or a suitable combination of training and experience • Minimum of 3 years experience in a customer service environment (within the last 5 years) dealing directly with customer service inquiries and complaints
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English • Knowledge and training in customer service • Thorough knowledge of current computer technology relevant to office administration through Windows; Word processing and spreadsheets • Ability to meet deadlines • Ability to enter and maintain data accurately • Ability to work independently and manage daily workflow while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
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, Customer Service, Communications, Decision Making, Teamwork and Cooperation
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full-time Position
HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am - 4:30pm; 35 hours per week. Flex options to work outside of these hours may be available.
SALARY: Level 6, $34.87 per hour, as per the NSGEU Local 222 Collective Agreement.
WORK LOCATION: 2021, Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 27 2026.
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.
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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