Halifax Water is inviting applications for one (1) Water Quality Research Student. This employment opportunity is available for approximately eight (8) months from May to December 2026. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success and therefore encourages applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in their cover letter.
Job Duties: The successful candidate’s roles and responsibilities are as follows:
- Conduct water sample collection, processing and analysis from distribution system and water treatment plant locations in support of both seasonal and specialized water quality research programs.
- Perform sampling at water supply lakes, feeder streams and wells in support of source water protection plans and water quality research.
- Operate and maintain field and laboratory water quality equipment.
- Conduct data entry and analysis to support water quality research programs.
- Provide support for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program by assisting the Water Quality inspector and the Water Quality Programs Supervisor.
- Other duties related to assisting the Water Quality Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications: This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled in a two-year technical program related to Water Treatment; or post-secondary training in environmental sciences, engineering, microbiology or chemistry with an interest in pursuing a career in Water Treatment and must be returning back to school in Winter 2027.
The successful candidate must have:
- A valid Driver’s License, satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
- A satisfactory background check and pre-employment testing
- Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
It would be an asset for the successful candidate to have:
- Basic understanding of water quality chemistry and instrumentation
- Previous experience in a similar environment
- Comfortable around water; familiar with boating/swimming; First Aid & WHMIS
Salary: As per the CUPE Local 1431 Collective Agreement, current rate is $23.99/hr.
Completed cover letters and resumes, quoting Competition #HW-WQRS-2026 in the subject line (required), confirming their interest must be received by 12 noon, March 31, 2026. Application forms [PDF] are optional. 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
Conditional Items Required for Employment:
- Satisfactory background check
Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer