Senior Environmental Engineer (Engineer 4)

Competition # : 48894

Department: Public Works

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 18-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Building and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our Province moving is a complex challenge.

The Environmental Services Team at the Department of Public Works plays a critical role in ensuring new and existing infrastructure in our Province is sustainably developed with minimal risk to our environment.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer—an experienced leader who brings both technical expertise and strong people leadership to the planning and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how infrastructure is built and managed across the Province.

About Our Opportunity

Using your expertise, you will provide environmental engineering and design guidance to Department staff and partner government agencies. You will represent the Department on committees and multidisciplinary project teams, contributing to decisions that shape infrastructure across the Province.

You will work collaboratively across regions to address unique environmental challenges and support the achievement of departmental objectives.

Your strong project management, planning, and organizational skills will help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. At the same time, your leadership and ability to motivate others will foster a high-performing team that consistently delivers strong results.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Senior Environmental Engineer, you will lead complex environmental initiatives, including the management of contaminated sites in accordance with provincial regulatory requirements. You will provide technical expertise on regulated building materials to support the decommissioning and renovation of provincial infrastructure, improve the environmental performance of operational facilities, and support highway maintenance and construction projects.

In this role, you will lead environmental assessments, screenings, and permitting activities, as required, for major infrastructure projects. You will also develop and maintain environmental design standards and policies that support the sustainable and compliant delivery of infrastructure across the Province.

In addition, you will coordinate research and analysis on environmental engineering technologies and practices as they relate to highway and infrastructure construction.

You will engage and manage external contractors and consultants, as needed, to support the successful delivery of environmental programs and projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for the Department.

You will provide technical leadership by mentoring staff, fostering a skilled and engaged workforce, and reviewing and approving technical reports and engineering drawings. You will also prepare briefings and provide strategic advice to senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor of Engineering and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience managing complex environmental risks associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of provincial infrastructure is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and membership in good standing with Engineers Nova Scotia are also required.

Designation as a Site Professional, as defined under the Contaminated Sites Regulations, is considered an asset.

You must hold a valid driver’s license in good standing and be able to travel throughout the province.

You are comfortable working in both office and field environments and bring a strong knowledge of environmental regulations, industry standards, and safe work practices. You have demonstrated experience managing complex environmental projects and delivering results within established deadlines. Your project management skills enable you to lead effective and efficient programs.

You are analytical, resourceful, and solutions-focused. You manage priorities effectively, balancing timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve project objectives. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as you will work with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will be assessed on the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, interview, and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Our office is a dynamic hub where professionals from various fields collaborate on exciting projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with plenty of movement, conversation, and occasional distractions, we encourage you to apply.

This position has a combination of office and field work. Field work occurs in adverse weather conditions and normal hazards associated with construction sites and working with or near heavy equipment are present.

This position may require climbing, working at heights, working in areas where hazardous materials are in use or visiting remote locations.

You must be able to work under adverse conditions in times of emergency and sometimes overtime may be required.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: PR 18

Salary Range: $3,547.06 - $4,171.42 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.