Are you a self-motivated, innovative leader who has demonstrated your ability to provide exceptional professional engineering and project management services in a fast paced environment? Are you interested in having the opportunity to provide technical expertise relating to long term master planning, collection system hydraulics, wastewater treatment and asset management? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
Halifax Water is accepting applications for one (1) Term (approx. 12-18 months) Operations Engineer in the Operations Department. Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW25-5E confirming their interest by 4:30 pm on January 24, 2025.
The Operations Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager of Wastewater Services, is responsible to play a leadership role in wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment operations. They are responsible for providing engineering support to operating programs and projects in the Wastewater and Stormwater Services Department. They will plan, develop, review and monitor operating programs, practices and service standards, consistent with corporate objectives. The Operations Engineer maintains expert level knowledge in key functional areas such as Wet Weather Management, Collection System Hydraulics, Wastewater Treatment and Asset Management.
As an Operations Engineer you bring 5+ years of progressively responsible related experience in a municipal engineering field including direct supervisory experience, preferably at the municipal level; Management and Supervisory experience considered an asset. In addition, you have completed a post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering and you are registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia and also hold a valid NS driver's license.
As an ideal candidate, you have a knowledge of Halifax Water's Rules and Regulations, Municipal By-Laws, related policies along with a thorough knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment operations. In addition, you have excellent leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage change.
In addition to a collegial work environment that promotes a work-life balance, Halifax Water offers its employees a challenging and rewarding career with a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and incentive programs. As a member of the team at Halifax Water, you will be contributing to the success of the utility while delivering water, wastewater and stormwater services in an integrated, cost effective and environmentally sound manner with a commitment to long term sustainability.
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