Careers

Working with Halifax International Airport Authority:

Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) employees work in a wide range of occupations, some of which include electricians, administration, accounting and finance, heavy equipment operators, marketing & business development analysts, and firefighters.

The employees of HIAA are responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the airport. HIAA employees also help to market and promote the airport and provide the administrative services vital to the organization including the management of projects related to the expansion and improvement of the airport's facilities.

Employees of HIAA enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including a pension and group RRSP plan for those eligible. HIAA supports employee success by providing access to paid time off for family responsibilities and illness and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.

The majority of HIAA’s 160 full-time and 28 seasonal employees are represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Union of Canadian Transportation Employees Local 80829.

How to Apply:

Available positions are listed below. When applying for a specific position please ensure that you quote the applicable competition number on your covering letter. Applications for employment should be sent to employment@hiaa.ca. Please attach your resume in MS Word format only. Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The Authority has no job opportunities open at this time.


Thank you for your interest.

Diversity & Employment Equity:

HIAA values the diversity of the communities it serves and encourages members of the designated groups (women, aboriginal peoples, racially visible persons and persons with disabilities) to self identify in their covering letter for consideration under HIAA’s Employment Equity Program.

All information provided during the application process is kept confidential and only used by HIAA for the purposes of recruitment and selection. Information collected during the recruitment process is destroyed after six months on file.

Employment with Other Companies at the Airport:

Following is a list of people to contact for employment at airport shops and services:

Air Canada - Now Hiring Customer Sales & Service Agent
Runway Duty Free - Heather Taylor - 902.873.3278
Clearwater Seafood - Michelle Porter - 902.873.4509
HMS Host (Food and Beverage) - Shelly Webb - 902.873.3744 x 228
Hudson Group (Gift and Retail Shops) - Kim Simon - 902.873.3282
Eurest Services A Division Of Compass Canada Support Services Ltd. (Building Cleaning) - Frelove Hennigar - 902.873.4713
Island Beach Company Quality Crafts - Allison Smith - 902.873.3705
Relay Books - Carolyn Guy - 902.873.3471
Tim Hortons - Bruce Carew - 902.873.1024
Travelex (Foreign Exchange and Lottery) - Deborah Ross - 902.873.3612

For other airport-related job opportunities please contact directly the airlines or aviation service providers.

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