Electrical Safety Program Manager

Discover The Opportunity Halifax Water is hiring an Electrical Safety Program Manager as we continue to expand and advance our Environment Health & Safety Team. What the Environment Health & Safety Team does: Supports the Corporation ensuring Halifax water complies with regulations set forth by Nova Scotia Environment, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour. Ensures our customers comply with our Rules & Regulations. Protects the health and well‑being of employees, contractors and the public by ensuring safe working conditions and practices. As an Electrical Safety Program Manager you will: Collaborate with Halifax Water senior management, the Technical Services Department and the Electrical Safety Steering Committee (ESSC) staff across the organization. Develop, coordinate, implement, monitor and continuously improve the HW Electrical Safety Program including electrical and mechanical Lockout / Tagout and low and high voltage equipment. Provide training, advice and guidance to all staff on electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures. Conduct facility and worksite audits, inspections and surveys to verify compliance with electrical safety standards, procedures and arrangements. Ensure the safety and well‑being of individuals, employees and contractors related to electrical safety at Halifax Water. To do this job you need to have: A diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Electrical Engineering Technology or Industrial Electrician (a combination of education and experience may be considered). Five to seven years of experience in electrical safety, electrical engineering or industrial safety roles including developing, implementing, auditing and improving electrical safety programs in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA and Provincial Electrical Safety Standards. Certification related to one of the following programs: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP); Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC); Certified Engineering Technologist (CET); or Industrial Electrician under Nova Scotia Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act. A valid NS driver’s licence. Application deadline: 4:30pm on November 14 2025 Halifax Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means: Our goal is to be a diverse workplace that represents the community we serve at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to Halifax Water’s 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. We encourage you to self‑identify in the cover letter. If we offer you the job: You will need to successfully pass a background check. You will need to successfully pass other pre‑employment testing. This will include a satisfactory drivers abstract. About Halifax Water As Atlantic Canada’s largest water utility, Halifax Water’s purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable, high‑quality water services. Everything we do is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high‑quality services for water, wastewater and stormwater through a One Team, One Water attitude, we meet the challenges of a growing population, aging infrastructure and increasing regulatory compliance. Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers, stakeholders and to Halifax Water. Benefits Pension & Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, fitness incentives and more. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We continually foster a diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees, including on‑the‑job training, tuition assistance, eLearning courses, classroom‑based training and more. Required Experience Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Program Management, Management Experience, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, DoD Experience, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Contracts Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary: 95 021 - 118 776 #J-18808-Ljbffr