Municipality of Colchester Careers
Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician
Description
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: Operates and maintains mechanical, electrical and instrumentation related systems used in the operations of the Municipality’s wastewater treatment facilities, including lift stations, in an efficient manner. Must be available for on-call work on a scheduled basis for after-hour emergencies.
Salary Range: $30.07- $34.29 per hour based on 40 hours per week, plus standby pay. This is a permanent full-time unionized position.
Benefits:
- Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Fitness and Well-being Incentives
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- High mechanical aptitude
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to multi-task and take direction
Education & experience required:
- Minimum two years post-secondary education diploma in Electrical Mechanical Technician, or Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation equivalent two year diploma, or minimum one-year post-secondary education Industrial Mechanical certificate and one-year experience working at the trade, or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain Operator In-Training certification within 6 months from date of hire.
- Ability to obtain Wastewater Collection Level 1 certification within 1 year from date of hire.
- Have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License, and can produce a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and 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.
To apply, please submit a resume to the online job board by 4:30 pm on November 14, 2025.
Compensation
$30.07 - $34.29 per hour