Water Treatment Plant Operator

CareerBeacon; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Water is seeking a Regular full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator in the Operations department. The role involves operating water treatment plants and maintaining related equipment, including pumping stations and nearby properties.

You will work 12-hour shifts and support compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Candidates must complete a two-year water treatment program or equivalent, obtain the Operator-in-Training Certificate within six months, pass Level 1

Qualifications

• Year or 2-year technical program related to Water Treatment.
• Operator-in-Training Water Treatment Certificate to be completed within six months of hire.
• Pass Level 1 examination within twelve months of hire.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment plants and associated facilities as directed.
• Perform maintenance of equipment at the water supply plant, pumping stations, and nearby properties.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all regulatory stipulations and health and safety standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Health and safety

Maintenance and operations

Education

Two-year technical program in Water Treatment

Job description

One(1) Regular full-time Water Treatment Plant Operatorin the Operations department. 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 and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator will work under the direction of the designated supervisor, who may or may not be on site, to operate water treatment plants, and perform maintenance of equipment associated with water supply plant facilities including the pumping station, dam, nearby properties, and emergency water supplies. The Operator will work 12-hour shifts, day shifts, or operate and maintain small systems plants at the location to which they are assigned. As a member of a treatment facility team, assists in ensuring compliance with all regulatory stipulations and public/staff health and safety.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include a year (2) year technical program related to Water Treatment; an equivalent combination of formal education and related experience in a water treatment environment may be considered. The successful incumbent must successfully complete Operator-in-Training Water Treatment Certificate within six months of the date of hire and pass the Level 1 examination within twelve months of the date of hire. They must also possess a valid NS driver's license. A copy of the job description and required qualifications for this CUPE Local 227 bargaining unit position may be viewed on the intranet. The anticipated start date is November 23rd, 2026, or earlier.

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer