Technologist, HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Halifax is seeking a Technologist for HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research. This role involves supporting research on water treatment processes and requires a diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time contract for 1 year with a competitive salary, and the university promotes diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Employee and family assistance program

Voluntary RRSP

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating bench- and pilot-scale water and wastewater treatment process equipment.
• Operator certification or eligibility to receive operator certification in Nova Scotia.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, repair, calibrate, and maintain treatment processes.
• Collect and analyze water and wastewater samples following standard methods.
• Maintain organized records and inventory of lab supplies.

Skills

Data organization and management

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology

Degree in environmental engineering

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Technologist, HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research

Department/Unit Civil & Resource Engineering

Research Project NSERC Alliance Partnership

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number GP52-25

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 Year

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $53,423 - $67,644 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)

About The Organization

The objective of the Centre for Water Resources Studies ( CWRS ) is to apply the research resources of Dalhousie University in a manner that will address real problems in water resources that exist or are anticipated in Nova Scotia, the Atlantic region and beyond.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research, the Technologist, HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research will support water and wastewater treatment-focused research projects with Halifax Water as part of an NSERC Alliance Partnership.

The purpose of this role is to strengthen on-site research collaboration with Halifax Water to ensure that individual research projects advance to meet the overarching program goals of our NSERC Alliance Partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, repair, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot bench-scale and pilot-scale processes and associated sensor instrumentation to treat water and wastewater, preparing and updating written standard operating protocols for these tasks as needed.
• Test, operate and adjust treatment processes in accordance with research plans and experimental designs developed in collaboration with researchers, industry partners and students, and in response to analyze results and environmental/operational conditions.
• Collect and analyze water and wastewater samples following appropriate standard methods and operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment at research sites through collaboration with researchers, industry partners, and students, providing mentorship and safety training and record keeping.
• Maintain organized and detailed experimental results, operational, and maintenance records, including inventory of laboratory and process consumables, requesting materials as needed.
  
  

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on research field sites.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology or closely related engineering discipline, operator certification or eligibility to receive operator certification in Nova Scotia.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating bench- and pilot-scale water and wastewater water treatment process equipment.
• Excellent data organization and management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Assets

• Degree in environmental engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 07/21/2025

Close Date 08/05/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19332