We are currently recruiting students who have been in full time attendance at an educational institution in the preceding scholastic year, and who are enrolled in a full time program for the coming year, for summer employment. Employment will be available from approximately May to August 2024, and will be located at various facilities throughout HRM.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume, quoting Competition #HW-LS-2024 in the subject line (required), confirming their interest by 4:30 pm on March 24, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Halifax Water's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Previous experience in landscaping, loading and unloading equipment and/or painting would be considered an asset.

As part of the conditional offer process, candidates will be subject to a satisfactory background check and satisfactory pre-employment testing. Satisfactory reference checks, confirmation of a valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstracts are a requirement for chosen applicants.

Please include documentation from your educational institution confirming registration and acceptance for the upcoming year. Returning students will be limited to a maximum of three (3) summers in order to allow the same opportunity to other potential candidates.

Responsibilities

As a Labourer (Summer Student) you will primarily perform general labour work associated with the operation of the Utility in a safe, efficient manner, such as:

Landscape work including grass and flower garden maintenance and associated clean-up work.
Painting, including scraping, and associated clean-up work.
General work including loading and unloading equipment.
Operating Commission vehicles (trucks/cars) in a safe manner as required.

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