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Operational Technology (OT) Technician

Office Admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:18:48 GMT

Employment Opportunity

Halifax Water is a municipally owned, self-financed utility regulated by the Nova Scotia Regulatory & Appeals Board (NSRAB) and Atlantic Canada’s largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater, and stormwater services. For more than 80 years, we have been proud stewards of the water cycle—providing clean water to customers and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team - One Water approach, our more than 650 dedicated employees provide essential water services across the Halifax Regional Municipality.

We are currently seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Technician I in the Information & technology Services group. Operational Technology (OT) Technician I is responsible for the operation, maintenance, interrogation, and configuration of the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) throughout Halifax Water. Duties also include installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various instrumentation, radio communication equipment, automated controls, and any other ICS related equipment within Halifax Water. This role will support water and wastewater staff in ICS and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as it pertains to their facilities. The OT Technician I will contribute to enhancing the security and resilience of the entire Industrial Control System. The role involves working with control systems, sensors, actuators, variable-frequency drives (VFD’s), and control panels to ensure the efficient and safe operation of industrial processes.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

o Grade 12, plus additional Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologist, or equivalent technical certificate from a recognized educational institution.

o Specialized training in PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI applications.

o A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in instrumentation and SCADA systems including PLC programming, networking, systems integration, HMI applications, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

o Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.

o Must be willing to obtain Nova Scotia Water Distribution Operator Certificate – Level 2

o Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.

This is a unionized role. The job description and benefits of working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

o We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know.

o We value diversity and are committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians and other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

o Our goal is to be a diverse workplace that is representative of the community we serve at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce contributes positively to our success and to the success of our community.

How to apply:

o Submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume, with Competition #HW26-93E in the subject line of the email to jobs@halifaxwater.ca by 12:00 pm on September 16, 2026.

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