Water Treatment Plant Operator

Halifax Water is inviting applications for One (1) Regular full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator in 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.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW26-112 in the subject line (required) confirming their interest by 12:00pm on October 12th, 2026. Completed applications/resumes should be forwarded to the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC, Halifax N.S. B3K 5M1, via fax to View phone number on jobs.swagapp.com or email: View email address on jobs.swagapp.com. As part of the conditional offer process, candidates may be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening.

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer