The Town of Wolfville is inviting applications for a full-time, permanent Manager of Environmental Services. Reporting to the Director of Planning & Public Works, this role provides leadership in the operation, maintenance, and emergency preparedness of the Town’s water and wastewater systems. You will oversee compliance, capital planning, and workforce management, ensuring these essential services are safe, reliable, and sustainable.
This position leads a team of three utility operators and provides strategic advice on critical infrastructure, including water distribution/treatment and wastewater collection/treatment. You will also contribute to broader infrastructure initiatives such as project management, asset management, and consultant coordination, while working closely with staff, Council, and community partners such as Acadia University. With major upgrades underway, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Nova Scotia’s most vibrant towns.
We are seeking candidates with experience in water and wastewater management, or related technical or project management backgrounds, who thrive in a collaborative environment. The ability to juggle multiple priorities is essential; please tell us about your “juggling” experience in your cover letter.
The Town of Wolfville welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, Black and other racialized individuals, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and others with diverse lived experiences.
Submit your resume and cover letter by email to kouterleys@wolfville.ca with Manager of Environmental Services Application in the subject line, or apply on Indeed.
Screening will begin September 8, 2025.
If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Barb Shaw, Accessibility Adviser at 902-679-9124 or at bshaw@wolfville.ca. We are committed to working with applicants to meet their needs.
