Program director Jobs in Halifax, NS

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's program of study: 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 license.This job is a non-union role; you can find the job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water 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 represents 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.Application deadline: 4:30 pm on November 14, 2025Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview. 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, 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 .