Position Title: Project Engineer-in-Training

Salary Band: Level 4

Department: Public Works Department

Reports to: Director of Public Works

Status: Permanent Full-time

Location: Public Works Building (643 Highway #14) and various project locations

Hours: Normally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Monday to Friday, subject to change. Occasional weekend and after-hours work may be required.

Date: July 2025

SCOPE
The Project Engineer-in-training is responsible for assisting with the delivery of municipal programs as directed by the Director of Public Works. This includes assistance with the project management of operational and capital projects, tender and contract preparation, and administration of the same, in-house design as appropriate, field inspections, technical report writing, asset management, and professional conduct with the public, contractors, consultants, and municipal staff. Other duties will be assigned as required.

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEGISLATION
The Municipality of the District of Chester is committed to workplace safety and all employees are expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as Regulations of the
Province of Nova Scotia.

1. The Municipality of the District of Chester is committed to workplace safety and all employees
are expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy
and Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as Regulations of the
Province of Nova Scotia.

2. The Municipality of the District of Chester complies with the Employment Legislation of Nova
Scotia and all employees are also expected to act in accordance with the appropriate
Legislation as well.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• University degree in Civil (preferred) or Environmental Engineering.
• Qualified as an Engineer in Training with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Preferred engineering related experience in wastewater, water, stormwater, and transportation (including roads and sidewalks).
• PMP designation is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING ABILITY

Technical and Physical Skills

• Possess a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license.
   

Communication Skills

• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and plans effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in public speaking and delivering presentations in a professional setting.
• Active listening skills with a focus on promoting understanding and respectful dialogue.
   

Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities

• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems.
• Skilled in developing practical solutions and overseeing their successful implementation.
   

Technical Proficiency

• Working knowledge of personal computers and commonly used software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) tools and other design-related software.
   

Organizational and Regulatory Knowledge

• Understanding of personnel management and supervisory principles.
• Awareness of relevant laws, regulations, occupational hazards, and safety protocols related to municipal operations.
   

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Principle Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a general outline only of the duties and responsibilities involved in this position. It is not intended to be all inclusive or to limit the employee’s opportunity to use their own initiative to expand their capabilities beyond this scope and thereby their value to the
Municipality. It is also not intended to limit the employer’s right to assign other duties.

Administrative

1. Technical assistance with overall day-to-day operational and capital programs.
2. Ensure that occupational health and safety practices are observed and implemented within the department and that all regulations and requirements of by-laws and statutes are enforced as required.
3. Assist in preparation of annual operational and capital budgets.
4. Prepare purchase requisitions, ensure ordered purchases are received and file all appropriate paperwork.
Operational Programming
1. Assistance with preparation of reports to the applicable Federal and Provincial regulatory agencies.
2. Assistance with maintaining up-to-date operations and maintenance manuals.
3. Assistance with maintenance schedules in liaison with wastewater and maintenance staff.
4. Assistance with ensuring inventory of all necessary supplies, parts and chemicals required
and maintaining a detailed inventory of the same.
5. Assistance with ensuring safety equipment inventory is maintained and applicable
inspections are completed.
6. Assistance with ensuring up-to-date mapping and asset inventory for wastewater systems, and other municipal assets as directed by the Director of Public Works as required.
7. Conduct inspections on equipment, treatment process, buildings, etc. and report on the operation of infrastructure.
8. Collect, input, analyse and submit operational data.
9. Assistance with general asset management program,
 

Project Management and General Engineering
1. Provide technical support and advice in the implementation of capital and operational
projects.
2. Actively assist with internal processes and procedures to ensure that wastewater planning
and engineering activities are delivered in accordance with Municipal and Provincial
guidelines and in a cost effective, efficient, and timely manner.
3. Assist the Director of Public Works in management of consultants, contracts, and capital
projects.
4. Attend Council meetings and make presentations to Council, as required.

The Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) is seeking applications for an Engineer in Training. Posting must note that the Engineer in training must register with Engineers NS. Duties and responsibilities can be found in the job descriptions posted on the Municipality’s website www.chester.ca/employment and clicking on “Current Job Postings”. Information and complete job descriptions are available online at www.chester.ca or by contacting our Director of Human Resources (contact information below). These competitions will remain open until successfully filled.

Please send your resume along with three professional references and contact information, in confidence, using one of the following options:

· Email:employment@chester.ca

· Fax: 902-275-4771

· Mail: Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk/Director of Human Resources, 151 King Street, PO Box 369, Chester, NS B0J 1J0

While we thank you for your interest, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.