Reporting to the Supervisor, Field Services, the Electrician position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting of intelligent surveillance systems, traffic management systems, and other technology located on bridges and associated properties. The responsibilities include installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Organization’s safety protocols, standards, and Safe Work Practices, including mandatory safety training, completion of Job Hazard Assessments, reporting hazards to the Supervisor Field Services, and taking corrective actions to address, mitigate, or control risks. Additionally, contribute suggestions to enhance the overall Safety program.
• Install, inspect, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
• Conduct tests on electrical and electronic equipment, assessing continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial, electrical, and electronic control systems, along with other related devices.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, ensuring compliance with codes.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Maintain and troubleshoot traffic management and associated field technology systems.
• Maintain, monitor and repair HHB’s extensive roadway lighting systems.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of surveillance camera systems.
• Conduct scheduled checks on electronics in bridges and buildings.
• Utilize volt/ohm meters, oscilloscopes, and other equipment and software for testing and diagnostics.
• Participate in job-related safety training and skills development as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Clean driving record and hold a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License. Driver Abstract will be requested before employment.
• Demonstrate intermediate computer proficiency.
• Have completed and maintain Red Seal Electrician Certification.
• Capable of operating in high-stress environments with minimal supervision, particularly in safety-sensitive roles.
• Successful completion of physical demand testing and a clean criminal background check.
• Display punctuality, dependability, and a positive can-do attitude.
• Willingness to work overtime or extended shifts when necessary.
• Effective communication skills with individuals possessing diverse technical/non-technical knowledge, skills, or experience.
• Competent in working independently or collaboratively as part of a team, ensuring efficiency while prioritizing excellent customer service and maintaining pride in delivering quality work.

Assets:

• Essential safety training includes Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Aerial Lifts, WHMIS, and First Aid. If necessary, these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.

Position details:

This is a Full-time, Permanent, Union position, working 40 hours per week. Shift work, on-call response, overtime, or extended hours will be required based on operational demands. The hourly wage for this position is $39.06, which is set by the terms of the collective agreement. Hiring 1 position.

*Safety sensitive position refers to any position in which Employees have a key and direct role in an operation where performance impacted or limited by drug or alcohol use could result in a significant incident, near miss, or failure to adequately respond to a significant incident and affect the health, safety or security of the Employee, other persons, property, or the environment, or cause a detrimental impact to reputation. Safety-sensitive positions are also those where there is no direct supervision or limited supervision is available to provide frequent operational checks.

Working conditions:

•       This role is classified as a *safety-sensitive position.

•       Exposure to heavy to moderate noise is expected due to proximity to automotive traffic or working near moving equipment/vehicles on the bridge.

•       Working conditions include variable temperatures and exposure to adverse or extreme weather conditions except thunder and lightning.

•       Tasks may involve working at extreme heights (170 – 320 feet) above the bridge and in confined spaces below the bridge or within the bridge towers and responding to hazardous situations.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may submit their resume and complete all pre-screening questions by 4:00 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2026. If you need an accommodation, please contact recruitment@hdbc.ns.ca

Please note:
The successful candidate must pass a background check, including a criminal record check, employment verification and eligibility to work in Canada.

Employment Equity Statement:

HHB is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify to support our diversity and inclusion efforts.

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, background checks, confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada, and job-related assessments appropriate to this safety-sensitive role. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitment purposes.

HHB appreciates all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the general maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties. The Maintenance Technician position is also responsible for winter maintenance and snow removal.

This position is deemed a *safety-sensitive position as work is completed in variable weather temperatures and adverse weather conditions, working at extreme heights from 170 – 320 feet above the bridge, and in confined spaces below the bridge or in the bridge towers. A critical accountability is adherence to the HHB Safety standards, policies and processes. This includes hazard assessments, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment, proper access to confined spaces, safety observations and being able to provide rescue to co-workers as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow HHB safety policies, procedures, standards, Safe Work Practices, and reporting requirements.
• General maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties.
• Operate vehicles, mid-sized equipment, and power tools, including trucks, towing vehicles, ATVS, bobcats, street sweepers, tractors, pay loaders, cart carriers, power lifts, and pneumatic tools.
• Operate snow removal equipment such as tractors, loaders, brine spreaders, snowplows, snow blowers and salt spreaders to remove snow and ice from bridges, streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other HHB properties.
• General maintenance and operation of vehicles including pre-inspection checks, tune-ups and parts replacements, oil and grease changes, fluid levels check, replacing lights, cleaning vehicles, tire replacement and rotation, checking tire pressure.
• Repair, maintain, and perform regular inspections of equipment and tools to ensure they are in working condition.
• Conduct regular checks and safety inspections of workplaces, diesel generators, and fire systems.
• Assist in traffic control to close and open lanes as per construction and maintenance requirements.
• Complete job-related safety training and skills development as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A valid Class 3 NS Driver’s License and clean driving record (Driver Abstract will be required as a condition of employment).
• Must pass a physical demands assessment and a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Experience working in a construction environment or performing work in the construction trades
• 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance or Maintenance-related position.
• Able to work in a *safety-sensitive position, in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, ice), at extreme heights (170-320 feet), in direct traffic, and in confined spaces.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment within a team or independently with limited supervision.
• Able to work in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service and exhibiting pride in quality work.
• Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.

Assets include: Valid Safety training in Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS and First Aid. If necessary, these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.

Position details: This is a Full-time, Union position, working 40 hours per week, with a shift schedule, overtime and weekends. Over time, standby and call-in work will be required based on operational demands. The starting hourly wage for this position is $24.81, which is set by the terms of the collective agreement.

*Safety sensitive position refers to any position in which Employees have a key and direct role in an operation where performance impacted or limited by drug or alcohol use could result in a significant incident, near miss, or failure to adequately respond to a significant incident and affect the health, safety or security of the Employee, other persons, property, or the environment, or cause a detrimental impact to reputation. Safety-sensitive positions are also those where there is no direct supervision or limited supervision is available to provide frequent operational checks.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may submit their resume and complete all pre-screening questions by 4:00 pm, Friday, May 15, 2026. If you need an accommodation, please contact recruitment@hdbc.ns.ca

Please note: The successful candidate must pass a background check, including a criminal record check, employment verification and eligibility to work in Canada.

Employment Equity Statement:

HHB is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify to support our diversity and inclusion efforts.

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, background checks, confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada, and job-related medical/functional assessments appropriate to this safety-sensitive role. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitment purposes.

HHB appreciates all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.