The Process Technicians are responsible for the operation and maintenance of Halifax Water wastewater treatment facilities, biosolids handling facilities, leachate treatment facilities, and associated infrastructure. As a member of a treatment facility team, assists in ensuring compliance with Federal/Provincial regulations and public/staff health and safety.
The successful incumbent will administratively report to the Herring Cove Wastewater Treatment Supervisor but will be required to work at any of Halifax Water’s Wastewater Facilities on an as needed basis. Working hours will be based on the schedule of the assigned Wastewater Treatment Facility, shift work shall be required.
- Adjusts, inspects, and evaluates processes and equipment that control the operation and effectiveness of a wastewater treatment facility to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and minimize adverse plant impacts while taking into consideration cost, equipment capabilities, environmental impacts and Occupational Health and Safety.
- Implements plant process changes/adjustments, operational decisions and addresses alarm/adverse conditions based upon interpretation and analysis of instrumentation data, lab data and an assessment of physical observations (troubleshooting) in consultation with the facility supervisor to ensure efficient, compliant, and safe operation within established performance, regulatory, and quality limits.
- Uses various software tools to perform operational duties including but not limited to SCADA, HMI, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Computerize Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), advanced analytical instrumentation, Microsoft Office 365, etc.
- Operates and maintains facility equipment and related accessories which includes, but not limited to, wastewater treatment equipment, solids handling equipment, odour control, chemical feed systems, valves, gates, pumps, compressors, engines, generators, boilers, HVAC systems, etc.
- Maintains records and documentation including but not limited to regulatory compliance, logbooks, computer databases, lab results, environmental management systems and maintenance management systems, etc. 6.
- Responsible for application of plant equipment preventative maintenance program under direction of the supervisor.
Performs minor instrumentation responsibilities to maintain, operate, and calibrate instrumentation and programmable logic controls. - Orders and purchases equipment parts and supplies necessary for plant operations as directed by the supervisor.
- Recommends selection, removal, installation and/or repair of plant process and mechanical equipment.
- Orders, receives, and controls chemical deliveries according to standard operating procedures, operates chemical unloading equipment, and executes spill response procedures in accordance with the environmental management system.
- Mix and batch chemicals to the concentrations recommended by the supervisor.
Conducts educational and promotional tours as required. - Maintains tidy and sanitary internal and external facility aesthetics.
- Communicates recommendations to supervisor related to new equipment and parts purchases, local plant practices, and process changes.
- Collects samples, performs required chemical, physical, microscopic, and biological laboratory analyses and records results.
- Knowledgeable in the use of programmable logic control (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Adheres to Environmental Management System ISO 14001 policies and procedures. Participates in continuous management and improvement of the system.
- Work safely, obeying all codes and regulations. Report all unsafe acts and conditions.
- Perform on the job training of people from within bargaining unit(s), from other departments and organizations as required.
- Work in a manner that ensures proper security of critical infrastructure.
- Communicates effectively with all Halifax Water staff.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Reports to: Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment or designate
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
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Two (2) year community college technical program applicable to wastewater treatment or related discipline.
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Must be willing to complete any further training which is available and required as per the organizational training matrix for this job.
Experience:
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An equivalent combination of formal education and related industry recognized wastewater treatment, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or instrumentation training and experience may be considered.
- Must have a valid NS Driver’s License and be willing to use their own vehicle in accordance with the Mileage Policy.
- Must successfully complete Operator-in-Training Wastewater Certificate within six months of date of hire and pass the Level 1 Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (NSECC) Wastewater Treatment examination within 12 months. (The opportunity exists for Process Technicians to progress to higher salary levels based on completion of specified criteria as outlined in the CUPE local 227 Collective Agreement).
- Under the support of Halifax Water, responsible to maintain Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change Certificate of Qualification (Wastewater Treatment Operator Class Certificate) in good standing including obtaining necessary Continuing Education Units.
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
- Problem solving, basic math and algebra
- Laboratory analysis techniques
- Computer literacy (including Microsoft Programs, SCADA, computer based managed maintenance programs, and Human-Machine Interfaces.)
- Record keeping
- Basic chemistry and biology applicable to water and wastewater treatment
- Thorough knowledge of HW (Halifax Water) OH&S policy, Environmental Management System, and department procedures
- Mechanical, pipefitting, and basic electronic skills, an asset
- Red Seal certification and technologist training considered an asset
Completed cover letters and resumes - application forms [PDF] optional, stating Competition #HW26-102E must be received by 4:30 p.m., September 23rd, 2026. Please forward to:
- Halifax Water
HR Department
P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
Halifax, NS
B3K 5M1
Fax
- 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.