St. Mary’s Boat Club - Weekend Rental Supervisor
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual part-time position of Weekend Rental Program Supervisor with the Adventure Earth Centre - St Mary’s Boat Club location.
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.
Adventure Earth Programs at the St. Mary’s Boat Club engage children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. As part of the Halifax Municipality’s Parks and Recreation services, The St Mary’s Boat Club programs give children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practice them safety. All the St. Mary’s Boat Club programs are carried out on The North West Arm in Halifax.
The Weekend Rental Supervisor will support the weekend rental staff to provide canoe and stand up paddleboard rentals on The North West Arm in Halifax. This position also manages the fleet of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and related equipment, delivers excellent customer service, ensures participant safety and provides ongoing communication with participants of programs and provides support for staff.
More information on the St. Mary's Boat Club can be found at www.halifax.ca/smbc
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the Adventure Earth Centre’s and St Mary’s Boat Club core values, understand, and uphold HRM policies and procedures Attend all required training sessions including water safety and water rescue training Independently organize staff schedules and provide support to staff Work independently to communicate with participants, staff and supervisors Set up program spaces, organize materials and independently open and close facility Organize, manage and maintain equipment and supplies Ensure the safety and positive experience of participants and staff Provide feedback to staff and supervisors Support and schedule the training of weekend rental staff Support persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g. adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.) Work collaboratively with other coordinators and supervisors to maintain a positive work environment and clean program space Communicate upcoming programs and cancellations with participants Demonstrate great customer service will providing experiences for the public QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Must hold current certification in Emergency First Aid including Level C CPR or higher valid through to September 30th 2026. Must hold or Pleasure Craft Operator Card or be willing to obtain Must hold Restricted Operator's License (Maritime) – VFH Radio Training or be willing to obtain Must have previous paddling experience Must hold a canoe and stand-up paddleboard skills certification or be willing to obtain Considered an Asset: Previous leadership experience with paddling programs, outdoor, environmental and/or outdoor recreation Experience using motorized watercraft Experience with scheduling and organizing staff teams Previous experience with the Adventure Earth Centre or St Mary’s Boat Club an asset Valid Class 5 Driver’s License an asset Paddle Canada or ORCKA Canoe and Stand Up Paddleboard certifications an asset Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset Advanced First Aid an asset Studies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar courses an asset Conditions of Employment Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training Applicants must be available to attend all orientations/training sessions (training and orientation subject to change) Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring Staff are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from work sites Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions 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.
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector 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, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: Casual part time June 1st 2026 up to September 26th 2026 plus training
TRAINING DATES (Mandatory): Training dates will be provided on hiring. Successful candidates must attend all training.
HOURS OF WORK: Successful candidates must be available every weekend in July and August
Weekend Work: Saturdays and Sundays 9am -6:00pm
Scheduled on Site Hours: 18 hours
Flexible Work: 2 hours per week
Total hours: Up to 20 per week
SALARY: Non-Union; $21.45 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay), paid out biweekly. Eligible for paid holidays (if you work 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and your next scheduled shift after the holiday, per NS Labour Standards)
WORK LOCATION: St Mary’s Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Rd, Halifax. Applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from The St Mary’s Boat Club.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Extra Rewards, Programs and Services
In addition to your summer wage, summer employment with the AEC also offers the following programs and services: Access to free training Canoe certifications, First Aid, and more. Employee & Family Assistance Program HRM’s Employee and Family Assistance Program provides confidential, professional support to employees and their families for personal or work-related challenges, available 24/7 at no cost. AEC Employee Recognition Program Recognition of your years of service and the hard work for the summer. Make friends with like-minded people who love working in the outdoors! 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
(position # 78628239)
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.
Adventure Earth Programs at the St. Mary’s Boat Club engage children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. As part of the Halifax Municipality’s Parks and Recreation services, The St Mary’s Boat Club programs give children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practice them safety. All the St. Mary’s Boat Club programs are carried out on The North West Arm in Halifax.
The Weekend Rental Supervisor will support the weekend rental staff to provide canoe and stand up paddleboard rentals on The North West Arm in Halifax. This position also manages the fleet of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and related equipment, delivers excellent customer service, ensures participant safety and provides ongoing communication with participants of programs and provides support for staff.
More information on the St. Mary's Boat Club can be found at www.halifax.ca/smbc
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the Adventure Earth Centre’s and St Mary’s Boat Club core values, understand, and uphold HRM policies and procedures Attend all required training sessions including water safety and water rescue training Independently organize staff schedules and provide support to staff Work independently to communicate with participants, staff and supervisors Set up program spaces, organize materials and independently open and close facility Organize, manage and maintain equipment and supplies Ensure the safety and positive experience of participants and staff Provide feedback to staff and supervisors Support and schedule the training of weekend rental staff Support persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g. adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.) Work collaboratively with other coordinators and supervisors to maintain a positive work environment and clean program space Communicate upcoming programs and cancellations with participants Demonstrate great customer service will providing experiences for the public QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Must hold current certification in Emergency First Aid including Level C CPR or higher valid through to September 30th 2026. Must hold or Pleasure Craft Operator Card or be willing to obtain Must hold Restricted Operator's License (Maritime) – VFH Radio Training or be willing to obtain Must have previous paddling experience Must hold a canoe and stand-up paddleboard skills certification or be willing to obtain Considered an Asset: Previous leadership experience with paddling programs, outdoor, environmental and/or outdoor recreation Experience using motorized watercraft Experience with scheduling and organizing staff teams Previous experience with the Adventure Earth Centre or St Mary’s Boat Club an asset Valid Class 5 Driver’s License an asset Paddle Canada or ORCKA Canoe and Stand Up Paddleboard certifications an asset Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset Advanced First Aid an asset Studies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar courses an asset Conditions of Employment Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training Applicants must be available to attend all orientations/training sessions (training and orientation subject to change) Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring Staff are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from work sites Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions 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.
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector 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, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: Casual part time June 1st 2026 up to September 26th 2026 plus training
TRAINING DATES (Mandatory): Training dates will be provided on hiring. Successful candidates must attend all training.
HOURS OF WORK: Successful candidates must be available every weekend in July and August
Weekend Work: Saturdays and Sundays 9am -6:00pm
Scheduled on Site Hours: 18 hours
Flexible Work: 2 hours per week
Total hours: Up to 20 per week
SALARY: Non-Union; $21.45 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay), paid out biweekly. Eligible for paid holidays (if you work 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and your next scheduled shift after the holiday, per NS Labour Standards)
WORK LOCATION: St Mary’s Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Rd, Halifax. Applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from The St Mary’s Boat Club.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Extra Rewards, Programs and Services
In addition to your summer wage, summer employment with the AEC also offers the following programs and services: Access to free training Canoe certifications, First Aid, and more. Employee & Family Assistance Program HRM’s Employee and Family Assistance Program provides confidential, professional support to employees and their families for personal or work-related challenges, available 24/7 at no cost. AEC Employee Recognition Program Recognition of your years of service and the hard work for the summer. Make friends with like-minded people who love working in the outdoors! 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
(position # 78628239)
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