Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Technologist, HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research

Department/Unit

Civil & Resource Engineering

Research Project

NSERC Alliance Partnership

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP52-25

Employee Group

Grant-Paid

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 Year

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$53,423 - $67,644 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)

About the Organization

The objective of the

Centre for Water Resources Studies

(CWRS) is to apply the research resources of Dalhousie University in a manner that will address real problems in water resources that exist or are anticipated in Nova Scotia, the Atlantic region and beyond.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research, the Technologist, HW Water and Wastewater Operations Research will support water and wastewater treatment-focused research projects with Halifax Water as part of an NSERC Alliance Partnership.



The purpose of this role is to strengthen on-site research collaboration with Halifax Water to ensure that individual research projects advance to meet the overarching program goals of our NSERC Alliance Partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, operate, repair, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot bench-scale and pilot-scale processes and associated sensor instrumentation to treat water and wastewater, preparing and updating written standard operating protocols for these tasks as needed. Test, operate and adjust treatment processes in accordance with research plans and experimental designs developed in collaboration with researchers, industry partners and students, and in response to analyze results and environmental/operational conditions. Collect and analyze water and wastewater samples following appropriate standard methods and operating procedures. Maintain a safe work environment at research sites through collaboration with researchers, industry partners, and students, providing mentorship and safety training and record keeping. Maintain organized and detailed experimental results, operational, and maintenance records, including inventory of laboratory and process consumables, requesting materials as needed.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on research field sites.

Required Qualifications

Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology or closely related engineering discipline, operator certification or eligibility to receive operator certification in Nova Scotia. Minimum of 2 years of experience operating bench- and pilot-scale water and wastewater water treatment process equipment. Excellent data organization and management skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Assets

Degree in environmental engineering or closely related engineering discipline.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.


In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

07/21/2025

Close Date

08/05/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19332