Job Description

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is hiring a full-time permanent Utilities Foreman. This position could be based out of Baddeck or Neil's Harbour, Nova Scotia.

This position is responsible for the supervision and operations of the municipal water and wastewater utility systems. The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, oversight of operations staff, and holds direct responsibility for the safety and effectiveness of utility systems. The Utilities Foreman acts as the Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) for all water and wastewater supplies.

Term:

Full-time; permanent; unionized

Hours

: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (may vary)

Rate:

$34.13 per hour as per the collective agreement

Benefits

: Comprehensive benefits package including group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, critical illness, LTD, EAP), employer matched pension plan, three weeks starting vacation, paid holidays and sick leave, wellness subsidy and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a relevant technical field (e.g., Environmental Technology, Engineering Technology). Class I Water Distribution and Class II Water Treatment Operator's certificates issued by the Province of Nova Scotia. Class I Wastewater Collection and Class II Wastewater Treatment Operator's certificate issued by the Province of Nova Scotia. Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or public works environment, notable experience in water treatment and distribution systems and/or wastewater treatment and collection systems. Minimum of 3 years of experience in leadership or supervisory position. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract.
Detailed responsibilities, required abilities and working conditions can be found in the complete job description on our website: https://victoriacounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Utilities-Foreman.pdf

How to Apply:

Interested applicants can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to jobs@victoriacounty.ca with the position title in the email subject line.

If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point throughout the application or recruitment process, please contact us in confidence to discuss at jobs@victoriacounty.ca or (902) 295-3651.

Closing date for this position is

Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials as determined by the employer. Checks may include one, multiple, or all of the following: References, Proof of Education/Qualifications, Employment Verification, Criminal Record Check, and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $34.13 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Baddeck, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Supervising: 3 years (preferred) related: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License (required) Class I Collection & Class II Treatment - Wastewater (preferred) Class I Distribution & Class II Treatment - Water (preferred)
Work Location: In person