Water Quality Inspector
Halifax Water - 4 Jobs
Halifax, NS
Job Details:
Halifax Water is inviting applications for two (2) Full-time Water Quality Inspectors (one regular and one term for up to 13 months) in the Environment, Health and Safety 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.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW26-92E in the subject line (required) confirming their interest by 12 noon on August 21, 2026.
Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer
The Water Quality Inspector will perform both routine and response water quality sampling, processing, and analysis in source water tributaries and lakes, throughout the treatment process and in the distribution system. Investigate internal and external water quality complaints and issues and recommend methods for resolution. A copy of the full job description can be found on our corporate website at www.halifaxwater.ca
Minimum qualifications for this position include an Undergraduate degree in engineering sciences (or related field) with an emphasis on environmental sciences, water quality and/or municipal servicing (water, wastewater, stormwater); or a Technical Diploma with 2 years' experience in water quality, chemistry, municipal servicing or related field. Along with 3 years practical experience in water quality and quantity monitoring, sampling, research, problem solving, laboratory and field testing and analysis. One must also possess as valid Nova Scotia Driver's License. As part of the conditional offer process, candidates may be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening.
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