The Opportunity

Company, Department: NS Power, Substation Operation

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Salary: $50.83 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date: May 17, 2025

Reference: 2025-4099

Nova Scotia Power's greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety and our customers, we're committed to providing exceptional electricity service to Nova Scotians and rewarding careers for our employees. We're hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Regional Planner (Substation Operations) who will work out of our lakeside location in Metro region.

As a member of the Metro Substation Operations team, you will be responsible for making effective decisions surrounding field investigation, scoping, estimating, interfaces and documentation for maintenance, corrective, service and capital work. Duties include effectively planning and coordinating the completion of operating, maintenance and construction activities in a timely, cost effective and quality-based manner using computerized software. You will coordinate job planning activities with our customers, other locations/departments, outside agencies and contractors in order to optimize the use of manpower, vehicles and equipment, while minimizing customer service interruptions. You will be called upon to conduct inspections, identify and scope capital project requests, provide detailed cost estimates for internal and external customers, and provide technical support for work crews.

The successful candidate may be required to initiate and process miscellaneous job orders (billing) and will be required to follow necessary process to ensure compliance with NSPI standards. You will be required to participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position. As such, the successful candidate must comply with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy which requires a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test in accordance with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Procedure.

You must be flexible and be willing to work throughout the Metro Region and at times in other territories. You must locate your principal residence within 30 minutes of the defined headquarters and be available for after hour emergency service restoration.

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• A Grade XII education or equivalent is required.
• You will possess a Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology or be a Journeyperson Electrician or Journeyperson Electrical Technician with at least 1 year of experience working in substations/System Maintenance.
• The successful applicant must possess excellent organization and communication skills.
• You have previous project management experience handling multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment and can effectively utilize your strong administration, organizational, coordination, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of NSPI operations and experience with utility transmission and distribution equipment, telecommunication equipment would be seen as a benefit.
• You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of two years driving experience and provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI.
• If no qualified candidates apply, applicants who have successfully completed an Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology program (or equivalent training and experience) may be considered as Apprentice Regional Planners.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying.

At the Emera Group of Companies, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 17, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.