Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), a division of Link Nova Scotia, operates and maintains the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges, supporting over 38 million crossings every year. We’re committed to providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective cross-harbour transportation and safety is at the centre of everything we do. It’s a shared responsibility across our entire team.
The Electronic Technician/Electrician role, reporting to the Supervisor, Field Services, 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.
This is a *safety-sensitive position. This position necessitates working in varying weather conditions, including adverse weather, being in proximity to automotive traffic and moving equipment/vehicles on the bridge, working at extreme heights ranging from 170 to 320 feet above the bridge, and in confined spaces below the bridge or within the bridge towers. Adherence to HHB Safety standards, policies, and processes is crucial, encompassing hazard assessments, the use of required Personal Protective Equipment, proper access to confined spaces, and diligent safety observations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to HHB safety protocols, procedures, standards, and Safe Work Practices.
- Complete mandatory safety training, Job Hazard Assessments, hazard reporting, and corrective measures to eliminate, mitigate, or control hazards.
- Contribute suggestions to enhance the Safety program.
- Install, inspect, replace, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair ethernet, coaxial cable, electronic control systems, electronic devices, and associated hardware.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks on surveillance cameras and related electronic technologies located on bridges or bridge properties.
- Troubleshoot and maintain traffic management system hardware and associated software.
- Support intelligent surveillance systems, traffic management systems, and other electronic technologies used in bridge operations.
- Execute preventive maintenance programs.
- Conduct scheduled electronic checks on bridges and buildings.
- Maintain comprehensive maintenance records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Education in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience
- Complete and maintain Red Seal Electrician Certification.
- 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.
- Capable of performing in high-stress situations with minimal supervision, especially in safety-sensitive roles.
- Mandatory safety training includes Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Arial lifts, WHMIS, and First Aid (training provided by the employer if necessary).
- Successful completion of physical demand testing and a clean background check.
- Display punctuality, reliability, and a positive can-do attitude.
- Willingness to work overtime or extended shifts as needed.
- Effective communication skills with individuals of varying technical/non-technical knowledge, skills, or experience.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team, ensuring efficient operations, excellent customer service, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Position details:
- Hiring 1 position. This is a Full-time, Permanent, Unionised position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Shift work, on-call response, and extended hours will be required based on operational demands.
- The per-hour wage for this position as per the Collective Agreement is $39.84
Working conditions:
This is a *safety-sensitive position requiring work on bridges, bridge properties, buildings, below bridges, and within bridge towers. The role involves frequent physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lbs regularly (and up to 100 lbs occasionally), standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working at heights of approximately 170 to 320 feet and in confined spaces. Employees must be able to work safely in varying weather conditions, around traffic and moving equipment, and in environments with moderate to heavy noise. The position requires strong attention to detail while monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronic systems and equipment. Candidates must be comfortable working independently in physically demanding and potentially hazardous conditions.
- A safety-sensitive position is one in which an employee’s duties and responsibilities have a direct impact on their own safety or the safety of others, property, or the environment. These roles typically involve tasks where impaired performance, lack of focus, or error could result in serious incidents or harm – such as operating equipment, working at heights, or performing critical infrastructure work. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are expected to be fit for duty at all times and may be subject to additional requirements such as medical assessments and stricter performance standards to ensure work is carried out safely
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may submit their resumes and complete all pre-screening questions by 4:00 pm on August 7, 2026. If you need an accommodation, please contact [email protected]
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, and confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada. 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.
