Compliance Inspector

We are currently hiring for a Compliance Inspector. This Regular Opportunity, in the Environment, Health and Safety Department, has full time hours and is permanent.

As a Compliance Inspector, you will:

• Perform compliance-related field analyses and sampling for:
  • wastewater collection systems.
  • treatment plant influent and effluent monitoring.
  • water treatment and distribution systems.
  • Supporting field investigations for infrastructure systems and source or receiving waters.
• Submit samples for lab analysis and evaluate results.
• Investigate water quality and quantity issues.
• Recommend methods and procedures for water sampling and testing.

Water refers to source water, wastewater, stormwater, surface or ground waters, discharges and receiving waters.

To do this job, you need to have:

• Grade 12. plus
• Two (2) year technical program in Environmental Sciences with specialization in water, wastewater and stormwater quality and quantity sampling and monitoring or Two (2) year post-secondary diploma in microbiology or chemistry.
• Three (3) years practical experience in water, wastewater and stormwater quality and quantity measurement, sampling, laboratory and field testing and analysis.
• Previous experience with similar duties and working environment.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.

This job is a unionized job under CUPE Local 1431. Normal working hours, for this position, may be 7 AM to 3 PM on most working days; alternately, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our 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. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application Deadline is 4:30pm on September 11, 2026.

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.