Municipality of Colchester Careers
Maintenance Worker- Wastewater Treatment- Summer Student
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: The Municipality of Colchester is accepting applications for a summer student to work at the main Wastewater Treatment Facility in Lower Truro, from May to August. Duties of the position include assisting maintenance staff with servicing and cleaning equipment, minor building maintenance, painting exterior and interior areas, and ground maintenance (mowing, whipper snipping, trimming, and pruning bushes, shrubs, etc.).
Salary: $18.00/hr, full-time Monday-Friday.
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Possess attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Work cooperatively in a team environment
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy labour with or without accommodation
- Ability to work in an environment with odors, loud noises, and wastewater
- Familiarity with basic tools and ground maintenance equipment
Education & experience required:
- Full-time post-secondary student returning to school in the fall
- Reliable transportation to and from the site
- Awareness of hazards and safety considerations in this type of environment
- Conditions of employment include 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.
The submission deadline is April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Compensation
$18.00 per hour