Term Engineering Information Technician I

• Produces record drawings from field notes sketches electronic field information that relate to all water utility work for permanent records.
• Prepares engineering design and record drawings for the Engineering Department applying existing standards to obtain consistency and quality on output.
• Researches (from hard copy and GIS information) and delivers water system information to HRWC departments and outside individuals or agencies.
• Maintains filing system of record drawings and information by numbering indexing and storing all plans received.
• Updates and revises the digital Geographic Information System (GIS) database from field notes sketches engineering drawings and digital field information.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Minimum qualifications for the Engineering Information Technician I level include an NSCC diploma in drafting or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. A recognized course in GIS or related training is also required along with one year of related experience preferably in a civil engineering field.
• Past work experience in a GIS environment strong computer skills and general knowledge of water distribution and wastewater/stormwater collection systems is considered an asset.
• As an ideal candidate you demonstrate the ability to perform high quality detailed work in a steady paced environment.

As Atlantic Canadas Largest Water Utility our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable high-quality water services.

Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water wastewater and stormwater through a One Team One Water attitude we can meet the challenges of a growing population aging infrastructure and increasing regulatory compliance.

Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers stakeholders and to Halifax Water.

As an employee Halifax Water is proud to offer you:

• Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team you will have access to a competitive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans long-term disability paid holidays vacation sick leave fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website;
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
• Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees including on-the-job training tuition assistance eLearning courses classroom-based training and more.

We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees health and well-being are a top priority and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy safe sustainable and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.

As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water wastewater and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.

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