Posted 16 days ago
Water Utility Worker (1-year term)
@ Municipality of Colchester
Debert, Nova Scotia
Overview
The Municipality of Colchester is hiring a Water Utility Worker on a one-year contract, with possible extension, for the Debert and Tatamagouche water utilities. The work covers water main and lateral repair, valve and hydrant maintenance, water quality sampling, meter reading and treatment plant upkeep, plus after-hours on-call duty. Pay is $31.11 to $35.65 per hour for 40 hours a week, with on-call and stand-by time.
Pay:
$31.11–$35.65 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Repair and install water mains and laterals
- Test and maintain valves and hydrants
- Monitor water quality and take samples
- Read water meters and record data
- Operate treatment plant equipment and monitor systems via SCADA
Requirements summary:
- Two years of post-secondary education in a related technical program, or equivalent experience
- Level I or II water treatment and distribution certifications (asset)
- Knowledge of water utility software and equipment (asset)
- Valid NS driver's licence and satisfactory driver's abstract
- Satisfactory criminal record check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | water treatment, water distribution, related technical program |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Municipality of Colchester
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We are Colchester. A county of over 100 close-knit communities. Respectful and caring of our diverse heritage and culture. Progressive and innovative in our outlook. A community of people and businesses with so much to offer each other and to the world. We owe it to ourselves – and to the people we serve – to come together and communicate clearly and with confidence who we are, where we are, and what we do best. Colchester is a place shaped by time, nature, and culture. Settled thousands of years ago, the First Peoples understood and appreciated this region’s singular beauty and the rich bounty drawn from the land and sea. This ancient culture and its traditions have become central to our modern story. Today, we are striving to live in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. As a people, we enjoy the trust and support of our neighbors and the choice of living and working among thriving businesses and industries – along with the support of many modern amenities, services, and schools. And like the original peoples, we remain strongly rooted to the land and sea, which we honour and celebrate with an astonishing array of rivers, parks, and trails that take you to and through some of the most beautiful natural attractions in the world.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 1 Church Street, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3Z5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Municipality of Colchester
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We are Colchester. A county of over 100 close-knit communities. Respectful and caring of our diverse heritage and culture. Progressive and innovative in our outlook. A community of people and businesses with so much to offer each other and to the world. We owe it to ourselves – and to the people we serve – to come together and communicate clearly and with confidence who we are, where we are, and what we do best…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal. The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: Reporting to the Water Utility Manager, the Water Utility Worker is responsible for maintenance and operational support for the Debert and Tatamagouche Water Utilities. Work includes repair and installation for water mains and water laterals, valve and hydrant testing and maintenance, water quality monitoring and sampling, water meter readings, and operation and maintenance of treatment plant equipment and storage facilities. The Water Utility Worker will also be responsible for managing and recording data, monitoring and adjusting systems via SCADA, and responding to after-hours calls.
This is a unionized position with CUPE 3945.
This is a 1-year term position, with potential for extension.
Salary range: $31.11- $35.65 hourly. 40 hours per week, with on-call and stand-by time.
Benefits:
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Fitness and Well-being Incentives
- This position does not qualify for the Group Benefits Plan
Education & experience required:
- Completion of two years post-secondary education in a related technical program, or equivalent work experience.
- Level I or II certifications in Water Treatment and Water Distribution and asset.
- Knowledge of software, equipment, tools, and materials used in water procurement, treatment, storage and distribution an asset.
- Conditions of employment include a valid NS driver's license, a satisfactory driver's abstract, and a satisfactory criminal record check.
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.
Please apply before 4:30pm on November 5th, 2026.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.
To learn more about us, please visit www.colchester.ca.
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