Halifax Water

This position is directly responsible for the operations, maintenance and budgetary management of Halifax Water wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure for the purpose of environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and public health. This position requires a high degree of decision making skill and requires working independently.

Education: Minimum two year community college technical program applicable to Water or Wastewater Treatment or related discipline; a Level III Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour (NSEL) certification (or equivalent) as well as specialized courses in water/wastewater treatment. A combination of industry recognized wastewater treatment, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or instrumentation training and experience may be considered.

Experience: Five years related experience in the wastewater treatment industry with demonstrated supervisory ability.

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations:

Valid NS Drivers License and willingness to use own vehicle and be willing to use their own vehicle in accordance with the Mileage Policy.

Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
• First Aid
• WHMIS
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Rigging
• Lockout/Tagout
• H2S Awareness

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of various wastewater/water treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Applicable Federal and Provincial legislation, Environment Act, CCME, OH&S, WHMIS, Halifax Water policies.
• Biological and chemical treatment processes.
• Instrumentation, computerized control and electrical systems.
• Computer software programs: Microsoft Office, SCADA, and Datastream MP2, etc.
• Ability to react appropriately during emergency conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, internal, and external customers.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent off-hour communication with treatment facility employees to assist in resolving treatment facility issues.
• This position exposes the Supervisors to varying degrees of physical, emotional, and mental demands.

Work Environment:

• Periodically subjected to chemical fumes, malodours, bacterial aerosols, VOC (volatile organic compounds).

Halifax Water is Atlantic Canada's largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater and stormwater services for more than 106,000 customers on a daily basis. 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 emloyees provide essential water services to an estimated 383,000 people in HALIFAX.

In addition to a collegial work environment that promotes a work-life balance, Halifax Water offers its employees a challenging and rewarding career with a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and incentive programs. As a member of the team at Halifax Water, you will be contributing to the success of the utility while delivering water, wastewater and stormwater services in an integrated, cost-effective and environmentally sound manner with a commitment to long-term sustainability.

Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its 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. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.