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- Halifax, NS, Canada
$35.36 to $42.38 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Halifax Water Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time 1 day ago
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$35.36 - $42.38 CAD hourly
Discover
The Opportunity
Halifax Water is inviting applications for one (1) Term full-time Process Technician Float (approximately 3-6 months) in the Operations department. 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.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW26-102E, confirming their interest by 4:30pm on September 23, 2026.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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.
A copy of the full job description and required qualifications for this CUPE Local 227 bargaining unit position may be viewed on our corporate website at www.halifaxwater.ca.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications include a two (2) year community college technical program, applicable to wastewater treatment or related discipline.
An equivalent combination of industry recognized wastewater treatment, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or instrumentation training and experience may be considered.
The successful incumbent must successfully complete the Operator-in-Training wastewater certificate within six months of date of hire and pass the Level 1 Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour (NSEL) Wastewater Treatment examination within 12 months of the date of hire.
The successful incumbent must also have a valid NS Driver's license.
A Little Bit About Us
Halifax Water
Halifax Water owns and operates the water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater drainage systems that service the Halifax region. We are committed to continuous improvement with a focus on data-driven decision making and a commitment to long-term sustainability.
At Halifax Water, you can look forward to an engaging, satisfying career that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and professional development. We're committed to providing world-class water, wastewater and stormwater services as leading environmental stewards. By joining Halifax Water you can help make a difference.
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.
Halifax Water Invests In Its Employees By Providing Competitive Salaries, Incentive Programs, Opportunities For Advancement, And An Excellent Benefits Package Including:
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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$35.36 - $42.38 CAD hourly
1 day ago
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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.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW26-102E, confirming their interest by 4:30pm on September 23, 2026.
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Halifax Water Invests In Its Employees By Providing Competitive Salaries, Incentive Programs, Opportunities For Advancement, And An Excellent Benefits Package Including:
job#onApply" href="/registration?applying_for_job_id=16704396">Apply now
$35.36 - $42.38 CAD hourly
Discover
The Opportunity
Halifax Water is inviting applications for one (1) Term full-time Process Technician Float (approximately 3-6 months) in the Operations department. 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.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW26-102E, confirming their interest by 4:30pm on September 23, 2026.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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.
A copy of the full job description and required qualifications for this CUPE Local 227 bargaining unit position may be viewed on our corporate website at www.halifaxwater.ca.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications include a two (2) year community college technical program, applicable to wastewater treatment or related discipline.
An equivalent combination of industry recognized wastewater treatment, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or instrumentation training and experience may be considered.
The successful incumbent must successfully complete the Operator-in-Training wastewater certificate within six months of date of hire and pass the Level 1 Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour (NSEL) Wastewater Treatment examination within 12 months of the date of hire.
The successful incumbent must also have a valid NS Driver's license.
A Little Bit About Us
Halifax Water
Halifax Water owns and operates the water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater drainage systems that service the Halifax region. We are committed to continuous improvement with a focus on data-driven decision making and a commitment to long-term sustainability.
At Halifax Water, you can look forward to an engaging, satisfying career that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and professional development. We're committed to providing world-class water, wastewater and stormwater services as leading environmental stewards. By joining Halifax Water you can help make a difference.
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.
Halifax Water Invests In Its Employees By Providing Competitive Salaries, Incentive Programs, Opportunities For Advancement, And An Excellent Benefits Package Including:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Employee wellness program
- Professional development opportunities
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1 day ago
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Halifax Water is inviting applications for one (1) Term full-time Process Technician Float (approximately 3-6 months) in the Operations department. 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.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW26-102E, confirming their interest by 4:30pm on September 23, 2026.
What you'll do
Halifax Water Invests In Its Employees By Providing Competitive Salaries, Incentive Programs, Opportunities For Advancement, And An Excellent Benefits Package Including:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Employee wellness program
- Professional development opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Process Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, biosolids handling, and leachate treatment infrastructure. They must ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations while maintaining health and safety standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a two-year community college technical program in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience. Additionally, the role requires obtaining specific wastewater treatment certifications within the first year of employment and holding a valid driver's license.
Skills
- Wastewater treatment
- Mechanical maintenance
- Electrical maintenance
- Plumbing
- Instrumentation
- Operations
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety
- Shift work
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Employee wellness program
- Professional development opportunities
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- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
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- Manufacturing
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Wastewater treatment
- Process technician
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Biosolids
- Leachate treatment
- Infrastructure
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety
- CUPE Local 227
- Operator-in-training
- NSEL
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Instrumentation
- Shift work
- Environmental stewardship