Embedded systems engineer Jobs in Halifax, NS

Halifax Water is currently seeking one (1) Term (3-6 months) Full-Time Collection Systems Operator Apprentice.Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume, quoting Competition #HW25-86R confirming their interest by 12 : 00pm on November 27th, 2025.

Responsibilities

The position is responsible for : Performing scheduled and emergency cleaning, repair and maintenance of sanitary and stormwater related infrastructure.Operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools in a safe manner to perform such functions in all weather conditions and in confined spaces, etc.Contribution in meeting the operational objectives of Halifax Water.

Qualifications

This position requires : Grade 12Two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining sanitary and stormwater related infrastructure,Class 5 with a willingess to obtain a Class 3 - with a clean driving recordCommitment to safe work practices.This is a unionized position.

About Halifax Water

As Atlantic Canada's Largest Water Utility, our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable, high-quality water services. Everything we do at Halifax Water 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 can 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. As an employee, Halifax Water is proud to offer you : Pension & Benefits : We invest in our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website; HalifaxWater.ca Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community. 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. We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority, and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy, safe, sustainable, and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards. As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers, our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies, from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events. To learn more about What We Do, visit Halifax Water .

Other Information

Our StoryHalifax Water is Canada's first regulated water, wastewater and stormwater utility serving a population of about 365,000 in Halifax Regional Municipality. With our mission "to provide world class services for our customers and our environment", water, wastewater and stormwater services are delivered in an integrated, cost effective and environmentally sound manner with a commitment to long term sustainability.Why Work for Halifax Water?Halifax Water values their employees and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with a wide range of incentives and is dedicated to promoting work life balance, professional development, challenging careers and employee wellness and safety.Halifax Water has an exciting and challenging culture that promotes achievement and results in pursuit of a world class standard.To learn more about Halifax Water, please visit our website : www.halifaxwater.caHalifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.