Engineering Technologist (PSC)

Town-of-Bridgewate; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Bridgewater is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support municipal water facilities, environmental services, and asset management. The role collaborates with the Water Facility Supervisor and Environmental Services Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and project delivery.

Qualified candidates hold a two-year diploma in a related technology field, with strong project management, reporting, and Excel skills. Certification and provincial licensure are assets.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology or related field.
• Willingness to upgrade technical knowledge through professional development.
• Certification as CET/C-Tech is a strong asset; TechNova membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of water treatment, storage, and distribution systems.
• Assist with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to asset management, infrastructure planning, and capital forecasting.
• Maintain technical records, drawings, GIS data, inspection reports, and asset information.
• Provide leadership support during staff absences and emergencies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Excel

Technical report writing

Customer service

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology

Tools

GIS software

MS Office suite

Job description

The Town of Bridgewater and the Public Service Commission (PSC) are currently seeking an Engineering Technologist to join our team.

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada is a town of approximately 9,000 residents, nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley on the province's South Shore.

Located within an hour of Halifax, Bridgewater’s reputation as the Main Street of the South Shore is well-deserved -- the community is the service centre for more than 60,000 residents within a 30-minute drive in Lunenburg and Queens counties.

The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 902-543-4651.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager and in close collaboration with the Water Facility Supervisor, the Public Service Commission Engineering Technologist provides technical support for the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and renewal of the Commission's source water, treatment, storage, and distribution systems.

The position supports utility operations, watershed management, environmental monitoring, asset management, infrastructure planning, and capital project delivery while providing operational leadership and supervisory relief for Water Facility operations as required.

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Technologist with experience in supporting municipal infrastructure, water utilities, environmental services, or related fields. You enjoy combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving and are comfortable working in both office and field environments. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills allow you to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and customer service. You are committed to regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and continuous professional development. Most importantly, you are a collaborative team player who can work independently, build positive relationships with stakeholders, and provide leadership support when needed. If this sounds like, we want to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities

Operations & Asset Management

• Support the operation and maintenance of water treatment, storage, and distribution systems.
• Assist with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to asset management programs, infrastructure planning, condition assessments, and capital forecasting.
• Maintain technical records, drawings, GIS data, inspection reports, and asset information.

Environmental & Regulatory Services

• Support implementation of the Source Water Protection Plan and watershed management initiatives.
• Conduct field investigations, inspections, environmental monitoring, and data collection activities.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, permit applications, compliance activities, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with regulators, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and customers as required.

Capital Projects

• Support the planning, procurement, delivery, and administration of water utility capital projects.
• Assist with cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, tender preparation, contract administration, and construction oversight.
• Conduct field inspections and monitor project progress to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.

Leadership & Operational Support

• Work closely with the Water Facility Supervisor and Environmental Services Manager to support utility operations.
• Provide operational leadership and supervisory relief during staff absences and operational emergencies.
• Participate in emergency response activities and on-call rotation as required.

Skills & Knowledge

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure, water treatment and distribution systems, and asset management principles.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology, Water Resources Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, or Civil Engineering Technology with water, wastewater, or environmental specialization.
• Willingness to regularly upgrade technical knowledge through professional development.

Certification:

• Certified as an Engineering Technician (C-Tech) or Technologist (CET) is a strong asset
• Member in good standing with TechNova or other provincial regulating body.
• A valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s license (required)

The following are considered assets:

• Water Treatment Certification.
• Water Distribution Certification.
• Asset Management training.
• Project Management training.
• GIS training and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum three to five years of related experience.
• Experience in municipal infrastructure, water utilities, environmental services, watershed management, or project coordination is preferred.
• Previous municipal government experience is considered an asset.
• Previous contract administration and construction inspection experience is considered an asset.

Terms of Employment

• Permanent, full-time, non-union position.
• Salary (Grade 4): $70,831 - $91,068, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive group benefits and group insurance package.
• Regular hours - Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (40 hours per week).
• Primarily based at the Water Treatment Facility and associated Environmental Services facilities.
• Position involved working in a combination of office, industrial, watershed, and construction environments.
• The position may require attendance outside normal working hours, in addition to participation in on-call rotation.
• The position requires adherence to a high level of confidentiality.

Please submit your application no later than October 30, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

About Us

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada is a town of approximately 9,000 residents, nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley on the province's South Shore.

Located within an hour of Halifax, Bridgewater’s reputation as the Main Street of the South Shore is well-deserved -- the community is the service centre for more than 60,000 residents within a 30-minute drive in Lunenburg and Queens counties.

Bridgewater boasts all the service you would expect from a modern location and couples it with the charm and feel of a tightly knit community, the kind where neighbours know each other and everyone greets you with a smile.