Halifax Water is Atlantic Canada's largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater and stormwater utility for more than 106,000 customers daily. For more than 70 years we have been proud stewards of the water cycle, providing clean water to customers, and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team - One Water approach, our more than 550 dedicated employees provide essential water services to an estimated 383,000 people in HALIFAX.

We are currently hiring for a Utility Technician I. This regular opportunity, in the Engineering and Technology Services Department, has full time hours.

As a Utility Technician I, You Will

• Be responsible for the operation, maintenance, interrogation and configuration of the various SCADA Monitoring Systems throughout Halifax Water.
• Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation, radio communication equipment, master meters, booster stations, generators and other associated electronic controls in the system.
• Perform maintenance to water boosting and fire pumping equipment.
• Support Wastewater staff in the operation of various pumping and treatment systems.
  
  

To Do This Job, You Need To Have

• Grade 12 plus an Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologist Diploma (or equivalent technical certificate from a recognized educational institution).
• A minimum of five years related experience; including PLC programming and networking, systems integration, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications.
• A valid driver's license.
• The willingness to obtain a Water Distribution Operator Certificate -Level 2.
  
  

This job is a unionized job under CUPE Local 227. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website ( Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water ).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This Means

• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our 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. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.
  
  

Application Deadline is 4:30 pm on February 23, 2024

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If Offered The Job

• You may need to complete a practical test.
• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.