Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), a division of Link Nova Scotia, operates and maintains the Angus L. Murray MacKay Bridges, supporting over 38 million crossings every year. We're committed to providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective cross-harbour transportation and safety is at the centre of everything we do. Reporting to the Integrated Technology and Electronic Services Manager, the Product Owner will shape and deliver software products and applications that support HHB's business and operational needs. As the voice of internal and external customers, you will work with business units, technical teams, and vendors to set product direction, translate needs into priorities, and guide solutions from discovery through delivery and continuous improvement.

Manage and prioritize product backlogs based on business value, customer needs, risk, regulatory requirements, dependencies, and available resources.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, UX/UI resources, vendors, and subject matter experts throughout the product lifecycle.

Participate in agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives, and release planning.

Coordinate user acceptance testing, release readiness, change management, training, and knowledge-transfer activities.

Monitor product performance, customer feedback, usage data, service levels, and other key performance indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Manage product-related vendor relationships and support procurement activities, including defining requirements, evaluating solutions, monitoring service performance, and escalating issues as appropriate.

Ensure product requirements and delivery consider security, privacy, accessibility, integration, operational support, organizational policies, and applicable standards.

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of five years of relevant experience in business analysis,



product ownership, or product management, delivering technology solutions within an enterprise environment.

Experience with agile delivery practices, backlog management, requirements gathering, and requirements-management tools.

Working knowledge of business modelling techniques such as use cases, cross-functional process flows, and wireframes.

Knowledge of enterprise business and operational platforms, such as financial, customer-facing, reporting, or other systems that support organizational services and operations.

Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, consultation, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to varied audiences.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, and Project.

Assets include a product ownership or product management certification, such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and experience applying UX/UI principles in product delivery.

A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is required.

If your background aligns closely with this opportunity but you do not meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply and explain how your experience would help you succeed in the role.

This is one full time, permanent, non-union position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This work will be compensated in accordance with HHB policy.

Competitive salary and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Comprehensive benefits package such as Group Health, Dental, and Disability benefits.

A fantastic defined-benefit pension plan

Professional development and learning opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program





Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and organizational initiatives

Commitment to employee well-being, accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion

This position is primarily based in an HHB office environment and involves minimal physical effort. The work requires sustained attention when gathering and documenting requirements, reviewing product and procurement materials, analyzing performance information, facilitating meetings, conducting testing, and preparing reports and recommendations. Periodic work outside regular business hours may be required to support product releases, implementations, or issue resolution.

Employment Equity Statement:

Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitment purposes. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit holder?

Yes, I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Yes, I hold a valid work permit that does not require employer sponsorship

Do you have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience? Do you have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in business analysis, product ownership, or product management delivering technology solutions in an enterprise environment? Do you have demonstrated experience with agile delivery and product or backlog management? Do you have demonstrated experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements using tools or techniques such as user stories, use cases, process flows, or acceptance criteria? Do you have experience collaborating with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors or external service providers throughout the delivery of technology solutions? Do you have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence?

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