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Compliance Inspector

In-person
$54,324 / year
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Experienced

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 Compliance Inspector. This term opportunity, in the Regulatory Compliance Services Department, has full time hours and is for a period of approximately 2 years.

As a Compliance Inspector, you will:

  • Perform compliance-related field analyses and sampling for:
    • wastewater collection systems.
    • treatment plant influent and effluent monitoring.
    • water treatment and distribution systems.
    • Supporting field investigations for infrastructure systems and source or receiving waters.
  • Submit samples for lab analysis and evaluate results.
  • Investigate water quality and quantity issues.
  • Recommend methods and procedures for water sampling and testing.

Water refers to source water, wastewater, stormwater, surface or ground waters, discharges and receiving waters.

To do this job, you need to have:

  • Grade 12. plus
  • Two (2) year technical program in Environmental Sciences with specialization in water, wastewater and stormwater quality and quantity sampling and monitoring or Two (2) year post-secondary diploma in microbiology or chemistry.
  • Three (3) years practical experience in water, wastewater and stormwater quality and quantity measurement, sampling, laboratory and field testing and analysis.
  • Previous experience with similar duties and working environment.
  • Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.

This job is a unionized job under CUPE Local 1431. Normal working hours, for this position, may be 7 AM to 3 PM on most working days; alternately, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.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 4:30pm on November 22, 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 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.
Competition Number: HW24-188E
Company Website: http://www.halifaxwater.ca
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About Halifax Water

About Halifax Water

As Atlantic Canada's Largest Water Utility, our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable, high-quality water services.

Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water, wastewater, and stormwater, through a 'One Team One Water' attitude, we can meet the challenges of a growing population, aging infrastructure, and increasing regulatory compliance.

Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers, stakeholders, and to Halifax Water.

As an employee, Halifax Water is proud to offer you:

  • Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website; HalifaxWater.ca
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
  • Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees, including on-the-job training, tuition assistance, eLearning courses, classroom-based training, and more.

We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority, and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy, safe, sustainable, and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.

As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers, our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies, from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.

To learn more about What We Do, visit Halifax Water .

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