The Water Quality Engineer is a key team member in the management of water quality throughout Halifax Water infrastructure. They provide leadership in Halifax Water by delivering services that protect public health and the environment, by knowing water infrastructure and operations systems intimately, to increase operational resilience.
- Assists with developing and implementing research, strategies, and programs to improve the performance of Halifax Water’s infrastructure relative to water quality objectives.
- Leads the investigation of water quality issues and implements actions to resolve problems, involving the collection of information, data analysis , development and implementation of optimization strategies, and preparation of technical memos and reports.
- Performs assessments of water infrastructure, to define how and where the infrastructure does not comply with applicable regulations, both now and in the future, and creates development concept- level solutions to ensure compliance, including assigning priorities and estimating costs.
- Assists in the design, project management and construction management of capital infrastructure projects.
- Prepares scope of work documents and manages the activities of external consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Provides technical support to Operations, Engineering & Capital Infrastructure, and Environment, Health & Safety.
- Liaises with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Understands and interprets legislation, rules and regulations and standards, and other relevant documents.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Reports to: Water Quality Manager
Supervises: n/a
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Post Secondary degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation.
Experience:
- Five years of progressively responsible related experience in a municipal engineering field.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
- Must be eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia
- Valid NS Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation on an ongoing basis.
- Operator-in-Training Certification would be considered an asset.
- Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
- First Aid
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Formerly WHMIS)
- Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements
- Knowledge in water quality and drinking water treatment and distribution processes.
- Knowledge of Provincial Acts, HRWC Rules and Regulations, Municipal By-Laws and Policies.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, policies, regulations and practices relating to municipal infrastructure and water quality.
- Ability to develop engineering solutions to municipal infrastructure problems.
- Leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills.
- Initiative, and ability to achieve results through effective interaction with other staff.
- Ability to manage change.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work closely and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including the public, elected officials, community interest groups, regulators, government representatives, developers, consultants, etc.
- Consultative and negotiation skills.
- Skills in municipal engineering computer applications.
Applicants who applied previously for this competition do not need to reapply.
Completed cover letters and application forms [PDF] or resumes, stating Competition #HW25-19E must be received by 4:30 p.m., February 21, 2025. Please forward to:
- Halifax Water
HR Department
P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
Halifax, NS
B3K 5M1
Fax
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902-490-6934
Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Conditional Items Required for Employment:
- Satisfactory background check
- Satisfactory pre-employment testing
Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.
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.