Inspections Coordinator - Engineering Approvals

Halifax Water; Halifax; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Water in Halifax seeks an Inspections Coordinator in Engineering Approvals to lead a service delivery team of Operations Technologists responsible for inspecting the installation of service connections and appurtenances.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Approvals, you will coordinate field inspections, ensure tests and record drawings are completed, and liaise with contractors, developers, and regulators to ensure Halifax Water systems meet standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Engineering with CET designation.
• Minimum five years of supervisory municipal engineering experience.
• Registered or eligible for TechNova CET.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license.
• Willing to undertake safety training (First Aid, GHS/WHMIS).
• Strong knowledge of Halifax Water rules, standards and acts.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plan for the service delivery team.
• Manage Operations Technologists and resources to meet objectives.
• Coordinate field inspections for service connections and appurtenances.
• Determine testing requirements for connections and installations.
• Review and approve acceptance packages for new connections and extensions.
• Liaise with contractors, developers, consultants and regulators.
• Participate in management activities including bargaining.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering software

Education

Engineering technologist credential

Job description

Inspections Coordinator - Engineering Approvals

Regular, Full Time

Competition #

Department

Engineering and Information Services

Primary Function

The Inspections Coordinator, Engineering Approvals, reporting to the Manager, Engineering Approvals, leads a service delivery team of Operation Technologists for the provision of inspecting the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop business plan for the service delivery team section that supports the goals of the Halifax Water strategic plan.
• Provide overall management of the Operations Technologists and resources to achieve the yearly business plan objectives, including supervision of staff work activities, development of standard operating procedures, and coordination of training to meet established Levels of Service.
• Coordinate, assign and schedule field inspections of the Operations Technologists and for the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems.
• Determine the requirements for qualitative and quantitative tests required for Service Connection and appurtenance installations.
• Coordinate the review and approval of acceptance packages required of new multi-unit, industrial commercial and institutional Service Connections including the testing, certification and record drawing information.
• Coordinate the review and approval of acceptance packages required by HRM Subdivision applications for the extension of the Halifax Water Systems including the testing, certification and record drawing information.
• Liaise with contractors, developers, engineering consultants, government agencies and Customers on water, wastewater and stormwater Service Connection and appurtenances issues.
• Participate in management activities including collective bargaining matters and grievances.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Manager, Engineering Approvals
Supervises: Operations Technologists

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education:

• Post-Secondary diploma in Engineering with Certified Engineering Technologist designation.
  

Experience:

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible related experience in a municipal engineering field including direct supervisory experience.

Other Requirements

• Registered member or eligible for membership in TechNova as a Certified Engineering Technologist
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License
• Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
  • First Aid
  • Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (formerly WHMIS)
  • Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Halifax Water’s Rules and Regulations, Design Specification and Supplementary Standard Specification.
• Through knowledge of Provincial and Municipal acts, by-laws, and legislation relating to the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems.
• Thorough knowledge of national, provincial and municipal standards, specifications, policies and guidelines relating to the installation of Service Connections and appurtenances attaching to the Halifax Water Systems.
• Expertise in developing engineering solutions to municipal infrastructure problems.
• Excellent leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills.
• High level of initiative, and ability to achieve results through effective interaction with other staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including the public, elected officials, community interest groups, regulators, government representatives, developers, consultants, lawyers and insurers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
• Strong skills in municipal engineering computer applications are essential.

Non-Union Salary Band $78,122 to $97,652 annually

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Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Conditional Items Required for Employment:

• Satisfactory background check
• Satisfactory pre-employment testing

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its 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 andIndigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.