Job Description

Competition # : 43783Department: Municipal Affairs and HousingLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b16-Aug-24 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia. Municipal Affairs provides programs, grants, and funding opportunities for municipalities and community groups. The Department also provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, policy and program development.The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments, leveraging new funding, and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges.About Our OpportunityUnder the general direction of the Manager of Infrastructure Programs, the Senior Municipal Engineer has a key role in providing leadership and technical advice to initiatives supporting municipal capacity to finance, build and manage infrastructure.In this role, your sound professional judgment will be vital in making informed decisions that impact municipal infrastructure projects. Your skilled collaboration in team settings and independent work environments are key.This is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned engineering professionals to contribute to impactful projects. If you\'re ready to make a significant difference in municipal infrastructure, we invite you to apply.Primary Accountabilities

• Supervising the municipal engineering team and ensuring project compliance with the terms of funding agreements through regular site inspections and project monitoring activities.
• Responsible for establishing standards, criteria, and procedures for federal-provincial capital funding programs and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders while overseeing and guiding the technical aspects of municipal infrastructure planning and construction projects.
• Providing technical advice and expertise in the area of municipal engineering to senior management and government officials, assisting with infrastructure planning and policy, including the evaluation infrastructure project applications.
• Occasionally, leading or participating in internal or external projects and providing engineering support to municipal units and non-governmental organizations.

Qualifications and ExperienceThe ideal candidate for this role will hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree and bring at least six (6) years of relevant experience in the field of Municipal Engineering. You must be a member in good standing, or eligible for registration, with Engineers Nova Scotia as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).Knowledge in the principles and practices of municipal engineering and project management in both a rural and urban setting is required, including technical solutions for: pollution abatement; wastewater conveyance and treatment, drinking water distribution and treatment; solid waste management; transportation; and buildings.A high level of proficiency in the use of standard computer-based database management and spreadsheet software, including ability to design and produce standard and customized technical reports.Project Management experience including the ability to manage a high volume of projects concurrently is required.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare written reports with recommendations, and deliver verbal presentations to a variety of audiences. Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and sound judgement skills are required.While not required, it is considered an asset if you have:

• Advanced degrees or certifications in municipal engineering or related fields.
• A working knowledge of provincial environmental regulations, provincial procurement policy, the Municipal Government Act, public transportation policy, asset management for municipal infrastructure, and experience in municipal capacity building
• Experience in managing federal-provincial funding programs and understanding their criteria.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , 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: .Working ConditionsYour typical work week is 35 hours with 7-hour days. This role involves stringent deadlines and extensive travel to project locations across the province. You must be prepared to work extra hours as operations demand. You will work in a comfortable office setting while in the office, and frequently visit construction sites for inspections and project monitoring. While at construction sites, risks include high noise levels and heavy equipment operations. Your ability to navigate these conditions while ensuring safety and compliance is essential.Additional InformationA valid drivers license and ability to travel is 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
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 18Salary Range: $3,231.58 - $3,800.42 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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.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.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.

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