Looking for a change of scenery? The Municipality of Chester is waiting for you!
The perfect blend of work and casual living, the Municipality is an easy 40-minute commute to downtown Halifax - leisure with business, rural with convenience. Enjoy the feel of close-knit, safe, community living within proximity to major centers, healthcare, schools, green spaces, childcare, and amenities such as shops, restaurants, trails, cultural venues, community centres, and much more.
What we are looking for
The Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Public Works team. This opportunity offers the chance to oversee and manage important and complex projects for applicants interested in a reduced workload.
Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Project Engineer will help us deliver our Capital Project Program for 2026/27. Key projects currently include: wastewater treatment plants (Waterloo Biofilter and Sequencing Batch Reactors), wastewater lift station upgrades, initial development of a central water system, sidewalks, review of our bridges and culverts on our trail systems, and smaller projects within our wastewater, water, roads, and active transportation programs.
A complete job description is available online at www.chester.ca or by contacting Human Resources (contact information below).
Required Qualifications
- P.Eng in good standing with Engineers Nova Scotia, or other provincial/territory regulatory body.
- Demonstrated track record with Capital Project Management, ideally within a municipal government or other public sector environment.
- Five years of progressive project management experience.
Other requirements: Valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle (mileage paid) to attend at job sites as required. This role will encompass a combination of in-office and in-field work. While in-field, the incumbent should expect to attend at active construction sites as well as remote (forested trail) locations.
Fine Print
Employment Status: This is a term position (4-months, anticipated).
Regular hours: (21 hours per week). Hours and days are flexible with the opportunity for partial work-from-home (one day/week). Municipal regular business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Salary: Level 6 ($76,958.86 – 102,355.26), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Vacation pay (4%). As a term role, this position is not eligible for group benefits or pension.
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter, in confidence, using one of the following options:
- email: employment@chester.ca
- fax: 902-275-4771
- mail:
Ashley Chase, Human Resources Generalist
151 King Street
PO Box 369
Chester, NS B0J 1J0
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
While we thank you for your interest, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Our commitment to fair treatment
The Municipality of Chester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity, and to offering equal employment opportunities based upon an individual's qualifications and performance - free from discrimination because of age, race, colour, religion, creed, ethnicity, national or aboriginal origin, sex (including pregnancy and pay equity), sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, family status, gender identity, gender expression, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code.
The Municipality of Chester is committed to the principles of the Accessibility Act. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodation as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact our HR Team at employment@chester.ca.
