The Engineering Technologist - Approval Inspections I, reporting to the Inspections Coordinator, provides the provision of witnessing the testing of Service Connections, Subdivisions and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems. As well as, provide the provision of inspecting the installation of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to, single unit dwellings and townhouses within planned areas where public side service connections have been installed as part of a major subdivision. Which includes the collection, production and retrieval of record information.
The Operations Technologist - Engineering Approvals, reporting to the Project Manager - Engineering Approvals, provides the provision of inspecting the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems. This includes the collection, production and retrieval of record information.
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations and Halifax Water’s Occupational Health and Safety Program Manual.
Engineering Technologist I - Approvals Inspection Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for inspection of installations of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to, single unit dwellings and townhouses within planned areas where public side service connections have been installed as part of a major subdivision.
- Responsible for the collection, production and retrieval of record information, associated with Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections, Subdivisions and appurtenances attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems.
- Ensure installation and/or testing of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections, Subdivisions and appurtenances, attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems adhere to the requirements of Halifax Water.
- Review and complete Service Connection cards for adherence to the Halifax Water Design Specification and Supplementary Standard Specifications required of Service Connections, Subdivisions and appurtenances attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems.
- Responsible for witnessing the testing of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections, Subdivisions and appurtenances attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems.
- Responsible for the input of record information, collected by global position system devices and surveying equipment, into Halifax Water databases.
- Liaise with customers, developers, consultants, contractors, Halifax Water staff and other outside agencies.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Operations Technologist Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the inspection of installations of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems.
- Responsible for the collection, production and retrieval of record information, associated with Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems.
- Ensure installations of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Service Connections and appurtenances, attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems adhere to the requirements of Halifax Water.
- Review and complete Service Connection cards for adherence to the Halifax Water Design Specification and Supplementary Standard Specifications required of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to, or part of, the Halifax Water Systems.
- Review acceptance packages for adherence to the Halifax Water Design Specification and Supplementary Standard Specifications required of new multi-unit, industrial commercial and institutional Service Connections including the testing, certification and record drawing information.
- Assist in the locating of the Halifax Water infrastructure as requested.
- Responsible for the input of record information, collected by global position system devices and surveying equipment, into Halifax Water databases.
- Liaise with customers, developers, consultants, contractors, Halifax Water staff and other outside agencies.
- Undertake Halifax Water Systems inspections, testing, commissioning, as required.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Reports to: Inspections Coordinator - Engineering Approvals
Supervises: n/a
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Post-Secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology with Certified Engineering Technologist designation.
Experience:
- Engineering Technologist: Experience in a municipal engineering field would be an asset
- Operations Technologist: Minimum five years of experience in a municipal engineering field.
- Must be a registered member with TechNova as an Associate Engineering Technologist (Engineering Technologist).
- Must be a registered member with TechNova as a Certified Engineering Technologist (Operations Technologist).
- Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
- 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.
- Thorough knowledge of Halifax Water’s Rules and Regulations, Design Specification and Supplementary Standard Specification.
- Through knowledge of Provincial and Municipal acts, by-laws, and legislation relating to the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems.
- Thorough knowledge of national, provincial and municipal standards, specifications, policies and guidelines relating to the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability in municipal engineering computer applications are essential.
- Demonstrated ability in Global Position Systems data collection.
- Demonstrated ability to use surveying equipment.
Hours of Work: As per Collective Agreement
Wage Rate: As per Collective Agreement. Engineering Technologist $64,330.50 annually based on 37.5 hours a week and Operations Technologist $80,811.20 annually based on 37.5 hours a week.
This is a CUPE Local 1431 Unionized position.
Applicants who applied previously for this competition do not need to reapply.
Completed cover letters and application forms [PDF] or resumes, stating Competition #HW25-130E must be received by 4:30 pm on August 6, 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.