We are currently hiring for a Watershed Resource Technician. This regular opportunity, in the Regulatory Compliance Services Department, has full time hours.

As a Watershed Resource Technician, you will:

• Be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of Halifax Water's accredited Forest Management Program on Halifax Water Lands and all associated activities.
• Ensure proper management of watershed lands according to Halifax Water objectives.
• Be overseeing and coordinating necessary surveys, investigations, and data compilation.
• Be responsible for maintaining Special Constable Status as appointed by the province under the Environment Act to enforce, and when required, lay charges under the Protected Water Area Regulations applicable to Halifax Water.
• Inspect and audit any activities within the Protected Water Areas applicable to Halifax Water for non-conformances.
• Develop and follow up with any corrective actions, charges, warnings issued as a result.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a variety of programs related to source water protection.

To do this job, you need to have:

• A technical diploma in Forestry or water quality sciences
• A minimum of three years' experience in forest management (Watershed management, watershed planning, or similar field is preferred).
• A valid Nova Scotia Driver's Licence.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Forester Technician.
• Eligible for Special Constable Status.

This job is a unionized job under CUPE Local 1431. 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 12 noon on May 30, 2024.

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.