Water/wastewater Treatment Technician

1 month ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) Full time

Competition #: 000C1-Nov0123C
Position: Water/Wastewater Treatment Technician
Location: Dartmouth Teacher's Centre
Department: Operations Maintenance
Assignment: Water Technician
Status: Permanent

Percentage: 100%
Start Date: Tuesday, September 05 2023
End Date:
Posted: Wednesday, November 01 2023 12:00 PM
Deadline: Monday, November 06 2023 12:00 PM

**Details**:
The Water/Wastewater Treatment Technician contributes to the effective operation of the Physical Plants within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and implements the principles of good energy management stewardship. Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of supply water and wastewater treatment systems and ancillary treatment equipment at all buildings owned and operated by the HRCE. These duties include work of plumber or similar tradesperson's competence, physical capability, and mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude. The position reports to the Regional Manager and takes direction during shifts from on duty maintenance supervisors.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 High School Diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;
- Five (5) years experience working in a school building maintenance environment;
- Wastewater Operator Class 1 Certification;
- Water Treatment Class 1 Certification;
- Water Distribution Class 1 Certification;
- Water/Wastewater Quality courses or equivalent training;
- Knowledge of Plumbing systems is considered an asset;
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and satisfactory driving record;
- Physical and mechanical aptitude to perform a full range of maintenance and manual tasks.

**Compensation**:
Classification: Trades 2 - NSUPE $29.68 per hour.

Water/Wastewater Treatment Technicians are members of the Nova Scotia Union of Public & Private Employees, Local 2. The NSUPE Collective Agreement can be accessed HERE.

**HRCE offers**:

- Competitive salary and vacation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits including a health spending account
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development

**Please refer to job description for further details.**

Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.

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