Operations Technologist - Engineering Approvals

We are currently hiring for two (2) Operations Technologists - Engineering Approvals. There is one (1) regular opportunity and one (1) term opportunity (for a period of approximately 6-12 months), in the Engineering & Capital Infrastructure Department, both have full time hours.

What the Engineering Approvals Team is responsible for:

• Connections to, and extensions of, the Halifax Water Systems, through:
  • Water permit applications
  • Subdivision Applications
  • Tender Reviews
• As well as:
  • Creation of Capital Cost Contributions
  • Collection of Regional Development Charges
  • Administration of the Cross-Connection Control Program

As an Operations Technologist, you will:

• Inspect the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems
• Audit the installation of water, wastewater and stormwater main extensions and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems
• Collect, produce, and retrieve record information

To do this job, you need to have:

• Five (5) years of experience in the municipal engineering field.
• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation.
• Valid driver's license.

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

• 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 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. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application deadline is 4:30 pm on December 1, 2024.

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