Halifax Water

Halifax Water is Atlantic Canada's largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater and stormwater utility for more than 106,000 customers daily. For more than 70 years we have been proud stewards of the water cycle, providing clean water to customers, and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team - One Water approach, our more than 550 dedicated employees provide essential water services to an estimated 383,000 people in HALIFAX.

We are currently hiring for an Engineering Technologist II - Environmental. This term opportunity, in the Pollution Prevention (P2) team of the Regulatory Compliance Services Department, has full time hours and is for a period of approximately 13 months.

As an Engineering Technologist II - Environmental, you will:

• perform technical duties related to water, wastewater, and stormwater services
• carry out technical functions related to administering customer education programs
• undertake environmental investigations, analysis and reporting
• ensure customer compliance with Halifax Water's Regulations

To do this job, you need to have:

• a technical diploma in engineering sciences (or a related field with an emphasis on environmental sciences, underground infrastructure management and municipal servicing)
• five years' experience in municipal/ environmental engineering
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation with TechNova or eligible for membership
• a valid driver's license
• the successful incumbent will be required to be appointed as a Special Constable pursuant to the Nova Scotia Police Act.

This job is a unionized job under CUPE Local 1431. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success, and the success of our community.
• We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application Deadline is 12 noon on June 7, 2023.

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.