Job Description

Primary Function

Performs all forms of general labour work associated with the operation of the Utility in a safe, efficient manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

Labourer:

• Perform general labour work, such as pick and shovel work, and handle equipment and materials associated with the operation of the Utility.
• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of various items of plant.
• Perform all labour tasks assigned by Foremen or designate.
• Operate other equipment and vehicles as may be assigned by the Foreman or designate.
• Perform all reinstatement works resulting from Commission activities which may include asphalt work, landscaping, concrete works, gravel and other site cleanup activities.
• Perform all other related duties, as assigned.

Utility Worker Apprentice:

• Perform pipe laying and installation of all water services, connections and repairs.
• Install and remove lead joints, flared couplings, flange fittings and compression type connections.
• Operate all boring machines, hydraulic pipe cutters and pipe saws.
• Install all types of service connections, mechanical joint fittings, repair clamps, couplings, sleeves, valves and other similar fittings.
• Repair hydrants, valves, services and other utility appurtenances.
• Perform general labour work including excavation, backfilling, tamping, loading and unloading, reinstatement works, asphalt work, landscaping, concrete works, gravel and other site cleanup activities.
• Operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Undertake miscellaneous assignments as required to maintain the utility.
• Perform other assignments as deemed appropriate in training towards the fulfilment of Utility Worker competency.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:Works Supervisor or designate

Supervises:N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Labourer:

Education:  Grade 12 or the NS Department of Education equivalent.

Experience:  Must have satisfactory experience in maintenance and operation of a water system.

Utility Worker Apprentice:

Education:  Grade 12 or the NS Department of Education equivalent.

Experience:  Must have a minimum 3 years experience in utility construction.

Other Requirements

Certificates / Licences / Registrations:

The applicant shall possess the following:

• A valid NS Class 5 drivers license
• Traffic Control Certificate - Flagman
• First Aid Course
• WHMIS Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Course
• Trench Safety Awareness Course

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Labourer:

• Demonstrated ability to be trained to perform all phases and levels of operations systems maintenance and installation works
• Demonstrated interest and initiative in undertaking the training in the various elements of a Utility Worker's skilled duties performance checklist.
• Must be medically fit to carry out the job duties and must be willing to undergo a medical examination by a Commission doctor

Utility Worker Apprentice:

• Capable of operating tapping machines, pumps, generators, pipe saws, hydraulic cutters, compaction equipment, arrow boards, compressors, pipe threaders, thawing machines and any/all related equipment.
• Must be medically fit to carry out the job duties and willing to undergo a medical examination by a Commission doctor.

This is a CUPE Local 227 Unionized position

Hours of Work:

As per CUPE Local 227 Collective Agreement

Rate of Pay: 

As per CUPE Local 227 Collective Agreement.

How to Apply

Applicants who applied previously for this competition do not need to reapply.

Completed cover letters and resumes, application forms [PDF]- optional, stating Competition #HW25-102ER must be received by 12:00 PM, August 11th, 2025. Please forward to:

Mail

• Halifax Water
  HR Department
  P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
  Halifax, NS
  B3K 5M1

Fax

• 902-490-6934

Email

• jobs@halifaxwater.ca

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

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