Jobs - Town of Paradise

The Town of Paradise employees manage the programs, deliver the services, and operate the facilities to keep our Town running for our residents. Regularly, there are openings for a range of employment opportunities, if you are interested in joining the Town of Paradise check out our current opportunities below. We are an equal-opportunity employer that encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

For questions regarding employment opportunities or to submit your resume, please contact the Human Resources division.

The Town of Paradise has numerous opportunities for volunteers in the community, including: special events, youth programming, & community groups. Check out the Volunteer Opportunities page for all the details.

Current Town Opportunities:

Development Technician (Full-time, Permanent) Competition Number: TOP-400-001
Closing Date: March 10, 2026

Reporting to the Manager of Development Services, this position is accountable for providing technical support relative to the development, planning and regulatory functions of the Department. The Development Technician conducts planning and regulatory studies and surveys, conducts land and building use analysis, and prepares assessment of subdivision and development applications. The Development Technician conducts inspections and investigates complaints to assure development in the Town proceeds in a manner consistent with applicable legislation.

Qualifications

Diploma in Planning Technology from an accredited institution or an Applied Land Use Planning Certificate or equivalent;
Experience working in a technical capacity in a municipal office or equivalent;
Membership/certification with the Municipal Development Officers Association of Nova Scotia or ability to obtain same is preferred;
Knowledge of applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes, regulations and laws applicable to planning and development administration. Specific documents of principal importance include the Town of Paradise Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, the Urban and Rural Planning Act and Regulations, and the Municipalities Act;

Knowledge of work practices and methods applicable to a municipal setting;
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to deal well with members of the public;
Ability to read and interpret deed descriptions, surveys, maps, engineering drawings and Real Property Reports;
Knowledge and practical skills in relation to Geographic Information Systems and Permit Management Systems;
AutoCad proficiency, subdivision design and experience in the preparation and implementation of municipal bylaws would be an asset;
Valid Class 5 driver’s license;

This is a full-time, permanent unionized position working 35 hours per week. The salary for this position is based on an annual salary of $74,287.65 as per the Collective Agreement. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If this job interests you, apply before March 10, 2026.

Interested applicants may submit an updated resume and cover letter, clearly stating the Competition Number, to:

Town of Paradise
Attn: Human Resources Department
Email

The Town of Paradise would like to thank all those who apply on this competition; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Federal Career Opportunities:

Enumerators and Crew Leaders

To be considered for a job, you must:

Have reached the age of majority in your current province or territory of residence
- Provinces where the age of majority is 18: Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
- Provinces and territories where the age of majority is 19: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and Yukon.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or possess a valid work permit
Reside in Canada and have a Canadian home address.

Census jobs require employees to go door to door to obtain completed questionnaires. Pay is $25.87 per hour for enumerators (non-supervisory positions) and $31.32 per hour for crew leaders (supervisory positions), plus authorized expenses.

The primary responsibility of enumerators is to collect completed census questionnaires from households.
- Enumerators must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week on average, as determined by workload, with the majority of the work completed in the evenings and on weekends.
- Responsibilities include collecting data from respondents in person through door-to-door visits.
- Enumerators receive hourly compensation and are eligible to claim authorized expenses, such as mileage and parking.
- The employment period runs from May 2026 to July 2026, depending on the position and location.
The primary responsibilities of crew leaders are to lead and supervise an assistant and a team of enumerators. They are responsible for all activities related to the collection of completed census questionnaires in their assigned area.
- Crew leaders must be available for full-time work (40 hours per week), including days, evenings, and weekends.
- They supervise, train, and motivate a team of enumerators conducting in-person, door-to-door visits. Crew leaders work closely with their assistants to complete these tasks.
- Crew leaders receive hourly compensation and are eligible to claim authorized expenses, such as mileage and parking.
- The employment period runs from March 2026 to July 2026, depending on the position and location.

For information on duties, job requirements, tenure, pay, and more, please consult Frequently asked questions — 2026 Census jobs.

To be hired, you must successfully complete the following steps:

initial screening
reference check
interview (crew leaders only)
security screening.

Please note that only those who are selected will be contacted.

For more information, visit Census Jobs.