About
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Halifax Port Authority welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. If you are a member of one of the above groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter, or resumé. If you would like to receive this job posting in French, please reach out to us directly for a translated copy.
Notre objectif est d’avoir une main-d’oeuvre diverse et variée qui soit représentative des communautés que nous servons, et ce, peu importe le type d’emploi. L’Administration portuaire d’Halifax accepte les candidatures des autochtones, des personnes handicapées, des anciens combattants et des personnes de tous les groupes raciaux et de toutes les ethnicités, religions, capacités, orientations sexuelles et identités et expressions de genre. Nous acceptons également les candidatures de personnes qui ne sont pas canadiennes, mais qui ont le droit de travailler au Canada. Si vous faites partie d’un des groupes mentionnés ci-dessus, nous vous encourageons à vous autodéclarer dans votre lettre d’accompagnement ou dans votre CV. Si vous souhaitez recevoir cette offre d’emploi en français, veuillez communiquer directement avec nous pour obtenir un exemplaire traduit.
The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) stewards’ key federal infrastructure and waters at the Port of Halifax as spaces for economic growth, innovation, tourism, and community. The Port’s three main lines of business are cargo, cruise, and real estate.
Our deep harbour and advanced infrastructure mean that Halifax is the only Eastern Canadian port capable of accommodating Ultra Class ships and the largest
container vessels to call at any port in Canada.
Sustainability is built into every facet of the port and how we operate. We make connections between the Port and the community as One Port City, including support for opportunities and partnerships with underrepresented communities. Our sustainability commitment balancing economics, community and the environment is shaping our approach and positioning us as an industry leader and trusted partner.
A recent analysis showed the activity the Port of Halifax contributes billions of dollars to the economy of Nova Scotia and supports more than 25,000 jobs.
Join our dynamic team today. We work together with strong partners and stakeholders to connect and grow opportunities. Learn more at www.porthalifax.ca.
HPA Guiding Principles
Everyone at Halifax Port Authority is expected to carry out their work in a manner consistent with our guiding principles:
• Be One Port City
• Collaborative & Engaged
• Future Focused
• Sustainable
• Trusted Partner
We believe that when everyone collaborates, we can achieve our vision to be Canada’s Preferred Gateway and our Mission to connect with global markets to create value for our customers, partners, visitors, and community.
At this time, the Halifax Port Authority (“HPA”) requires:
Communications Co-op Student (Winter)
The communications co-op will assist the marketing and communications team with public relations, communications, social media and administrative duties to support the department’s efficiency and productivity. This position reports to the Manager, Internal Communications
The main responsibilities include: Communications
• Creating, proofreading, and editing stories or information for internal and external audiences
• Writing monthly newsletters to highlight the Port’s sustainability progress
• Providing content for or completing media monitoring summaries
• Gathering photos, information and stories for the 2024 Annual Report
• Supporting Safety & Health Week internal communications and promotion
Marketing & Content Creation
• Assisting in the creation of content including profiles of employees, tenants and partners for newsletters, reports and social media
• Helping in the creation of written, video and image-based content for social media channels
• Supporting development of digital marketing initiatives and social media campaign strategies for upcoming cruise season
• Using design skills to create graphics and marketing templates
Community Engagement & Events
• Supporting community engagement initiatives such as the Port Community Liaison Committee
• Assisting with planning and execution for Cruise Canada New England Symposium in June 2025
• Helping to coordinate and organize staff special events and public information sessions such as the Annual Meeting and One Port City Day (community event)
Other
• Drafting internal announcements and information for staff intranet
• Reviewing HPA website(s) for current/relevant material
• Assistance with ongoing communications material and other duties as assigned
The successful student must be detail oriented, organized, and comfortable working with photos and/or video. The student must also be proficient in: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. A student enrolled in Communications with a focus in Public Relations or a Business student with a focus in Marketing is considered an asset.
The term of this position will be from January 6, 2025, until April 25, 2025.
The compensation for this student position will vary depending on program and year of study. The minimum student rate is $20.50 per hour.
The successful student will be subject to successfully completing and maintaining a Criminal Record Check and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Restricted Area Pass (RAP).
If you are seeking a student opportunity, please send a cover letter and résumé by e-mail in confidence to:
Human Resources
Halifax Port Authority
humanresources@portofhalifax.ca
Applications should be received no later than Tuesday, October 1, 2024. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the posting deadline. We thank all applicants and ensure that all inquiries will be treated confidentially; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.