Wastewater Engineer (Engineer 4)
Competition # : 45979
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 27-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change has a mandate to support a clean and healthy environment, protect land, advance a clean economy, address the climate crisis, and guide the province towards a sustainable and clean future where all Nova Scotians can thrive.
We do this through legislation, regulation, enforcement, and programs, with a focus on client service, regulatory excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and partnership. To accomplish this mandate, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge, are solution-oriented, and believe in their ability to make a difference.
For more information, please visit https://novascotia.ca/nse/.
About Our Opportunity
Working alongside a dynamic and diverse team of passionate scientists, engineers and technicians whose work drives the protection and stewardship of our province’s water resources, you play a critical role in ensuring responsible development that protects public health and the environment for Nova Scotians.
As a Wastewater Engineer, you will have the opportunity to guide provincial programs, support regulatory decision-making, and shape policy.
Primary Accountabilities
As a Wastewater Program Lead, you will:
- Lead and innovate in the development of regulatory amendments, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and internal training tools to support government priorities.
- Provide technical expertise in reviewing technical reports and submissions received in support of regulatory requirements for residential, municipal and industrial projects.
- Think critically using your engineering education and experience to give advice that is practical, correct, and considers both technical and socioeconomic impacts.
- Communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences as you collaborate with public stakeholders, industry associations, or national or provincial committees on wastewater related issues.
- Engage and mentor staff, fostering a team that encourages innovation and growth.
Qualifications and Experience
You are an experienced engineer looking to take on a high profile and impactful role that will make a difference for people and communities across the province.
You are a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensed to practice in Nova Scotia, or eligible to be licensed in Nova Scotia, with a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering. To ensure you are successful in this role you have at least six (6) years of applied experience in wastewater collection, treatment, and management for various wastewater types, such as municipal, private, and industrial.
You have excellent writing and speaking skills that help you explain complicated technical details clearly to both experts and non-experts.
You can manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, have excellent organizational skills, and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
The following will be considered assets:
- Strong computer skills in spreadsheets, word processing and presentation packages.
- Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, regulations, policies and programs relevant to wastewater management in Nova Scotia.
- Experience managing projects, including interdisciplinary teams, and external contacts.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
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 competition is to fill a Permanent employment opportunity based in HALIFAX.
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
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 18
Salary Range: $3,231.58 - $3,800.42 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
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 Indigenous 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 these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
