Regional Engineer (Engineer 4)

About Us

The Department of Environment and Climate Change supports a clean and healthy environment for the wellbeing and benefit of Nova Scotians. We lead government’s response to climate change and achieving net-zero by 2050. As a regulator, we help make sure the province has clear, modern laws in place to protect the environment, while supporting safe and responsible economic development.

We also lead work to transition Nova Scotia to a clean economy and we help make sure Nova Scotians have clean, safe drinking water and air, and protected natural areas to enjoy.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Director, perfect for a person who excels at leading complex, cross-cutting initiatives, building strong partnerships, advancing improvement across programs and processes, and leading modernization work that has meaningful organization impact. 

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Engineer provides services required for the delivery of departmental programs. The Engineer performs duties as a specialist in the environment and environmental health field with a focus on the central region and at times the province. The position requires extensive contact with professional and technical staff within the department, as well as, with other departments, governments, academic institutions, and industries.

Primary Accountabilities

• Participating in the review of applications for approval through the review and analysis of engineering reports, proposals, plans and specifications on projects with environmental and environmental health implications. 
• Drafting terms and conditions for such projects. Examples include industrial and mining facilities, watercourse alterations, municipal water, sewage and solid waste infrastructure.
• Reviewing the design and sometimes leads the design of on-site sewage disposal systems, assessments of land suitability for subdivision development and for individual lots in subdivisions. 
• Evaluating the design and site selection for various facilities such as central water supply treatment and distribution systems, sewage collection treatment and disposal, solid waste disposal, and complex industrial processes.
• Ensuring compliance with departmental legislation through the review of data submitted as a requirement of approvals.  
• Coordinating and overseeing special projects, as needed.
• Initiating and preparing technical guidelines, policies and regulations regarding environmental and environmental health issues.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering plus six years related experience and registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as Licensed to Practice (or with an Engineering Association in another Canadian jurisdiction with the ability to transfer their registration to Nova Scotia).

The successful candidate must have related experience and/or technical training in water management systems, waste management systems, associated pollution abatement and control equipment, hydrology and hydraulic structures. A working knowledge of industrial and construction processes, soil, industrial and municipal waste management systems, hydrology, geology, toxicology, biology, laboratory practices, chemistry including chemicals and their hazards is an asset. Knowledge of departmental legislation, regulations, standards; as well as demonstrated ability to interpret regulations, policies and analytical reports is an asset. 

Strong communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, leadership, project management, and sound judgment skills are essential. Must have a valid drivers license.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of April 7, 2028.  The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

This competition may be used within 4 months to fill similar term or temporary positions in other areas of Nova Scotia should they become available. 

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.