Halifax Regional Municipality

We are seeking applications for a volunteer to serve on the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners. Applications are available at halifax.ca/serve and will be accepted until Thursday, April 3 at 11:59 p.m. Details: https://brnw.ch/21wRj5V

The municipality is teaming up with Saint Mary's University and the Ecology Action Centre this spring to launch Living Lakeshores, a project that aims to protect freshwater shorelines in the Halifax region. As part of the initiative, we're inviting residents to enrol in free Level 1 training sessions and gain hands-on skills in shoreline naturalization. After completing training for Level 1, you'll be invited to level up and take part in Level 2 training! The first sessions will be happening on March 29 and May 2. We only have space for 20 people, so please register today! Head over to halifax.ca/biodiversity to find out why education is such a huge part of Living Lakeshores.

The municipality is looking for a visionary leader to serve as our next Executive Director, Community Safety. This role is an opportunity to shape and lead strategic initiatives that enhance public safety, emergency preparedness and community well-being across our region. We are seeking an experienced executive with a deep commitment to public service, equity and collaboration. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in leadership and community impact, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making the Halifax region a safer, more inclusive place for all. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/eFujCNFa #hiring #communitysafety #publicservice #executiveleadership

Join the movement for gender equality this International Women’s Day on March 8 to help #AccelerateAction. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity. That is nearly five generations from now. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, highlights the urgency of breaking down systemic barriers and biases that women face in both personal and professional spheres. It calls for swift, meaningful steps toward gender equality and challenges us all to create momentum for lasting change. Locally, progress continues. In 2024, a predominantly female Council was elected, marking a significant milestone in women’s leadership in municipal politics. You can view the full history of women in municipal politics here: https://brnw.ch/21wR867 The municipality is also engaging with diverse community members to develop the Women and Gender Equity Strategy: https://brnw.ch/21wR866 To celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of women, girls, gender-diverse and non-binary people, you are invited to the International Women's Day flag raising event on March 7, 2025 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at Grand Parade, City Hall, with Mayor Andy Fillmore.

Are you part of a youth-led or youth-serving organization in the municipality? Do you have innovative ideas about how we can address climate change? Then, you're invited to apply for financial support from the Youth Climate Action Fund! The?Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF)?gives financial support to young innovators who have creative ideas about how to tackle climate change at the local level. The municipality was one of 90 cities to receive $140,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies and United Cities and Local Governments as part of the YCAF program. As part of this initiative, municipalities received funding to give out to youth-led groups through small grants. These grants range from $1400-7000 CAD and will be distributed through a partnership with the Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to recognize the innovation and resourcefulness of our young residents in the face of the climate crisis. Join the global movement for local, community-based climate action. The application deadline is March 31,2025! For more details and to apply, visit https://brnw.ch/21wR7Qs.

Our Community Grants Program is now accepting applications from eligible registered non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the Halifax region. Learn more about the 2025/26 program, confirm eligibility and apply by March 31 at https://lnkd.in/gVaukEcH.

HRM proudly participated in the Industry Career Fair at NSCC Akerley Campus today engaging with students and job seekers to showcase career opportunities. Our Talent Acquisition team, alongside representatives from the business unit, connected with future talent from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., highlighting pathways to join the Halifax Regional Municipality. It was great opportunity to network, share insights and attract skilled professionals to our workforce. #HRM #CareerFair #NSCC #TalentAcquisition

March is Francophonie Month. Francophonie Month is a time to commemorate the French language and diverse Francophone cultures in our region and across the world. Throughout March, take time to learn more about the valuable role Francophones play in contributing to the cultural, social and economic development within our region and across the province. As a part of Francophonie Month celebrations, International Francophonie Day is observed annually on March 20. In January and February 2025, the municipality held French language community engagement to gather feedback from the Acadian and Francophone community on the French Language Services Strategy, including completed action items and potential revisions to better meet the community’s needs. Join us at the municipal opening ceremony on March 3 at 9 a.m., at the Grand Parade. Register by Feb. 27: https://brnw.ch/21wQVhx Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wQVhv Mars est le Mois de la Francophonie. Le Mois de la Francophonie est un moment pour célébrer la langue fran?aise et les diverses cultures francophones de notre région et du monde entier. Tout au long du mois de mars, prenez du temps pour vous renseigner sur les contributions importantes de la population francophone au développement culturel, social et économique de notre région et de la province. Dans le cadre du Mois de la Francophonie, la Journée internationale de la Francophonie est célébrée chaque année le 20 mars. En janvier et février 2025, la municipalité a organisé des engagements communautaires pour recueillir des commentaires de la communauté acadienne et francophone sur la Stratégie des services en fran?ais, y compris les actions accomplies et des révisions potentielles pour mieux répondre aux besoins de la communauté. Participez à la cérémonie d’ouverture de la municipalité le 3 mars à 9h, à Grand Parade. Inscrivez-vous avant le 27 février: https://brnw.ch/21wQVhx Pour plus d’informations: https://brnw.ch/21wQVhw

Social media is constantly evolving, and the municipality is looking to better understand where residents are most active. By completing a short survey (will take less than 10 minutes), you can help ensure we're sharing municipal information and engaging with you in the most effective way. Complete the survey, which closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 10, at: halifax.ca/surveys

Only one week left to apply to the new Inclusion Support Advisory Group in Recreation Programming. The group will consist of between eight to 12 people, with representation from persons with disabilities; parents of children and youth with disabilities; and service providers of persons with disabilities. Volunteers will help shape the future of the municipality’s inclusivity efforts and increase access to recreation programming. To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/g6XiVfNi by March 3.