The Opportunity

Communications Specialist
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Business Transformation

Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid

Type of Employment: 12-month Term Project Position, Full Time

Closing Date: July 20, 2025

Energizing Modern Life & Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future for All

Role Overview

We are forming a Nova Scotia Power Business Transformation Team to lead the successful implementation of a brand-new Oracle Fusion solution. This is your chance to join a dynamic group of professionals and focus on the people side of change that this ERP project requires. We are currently looking to hire a Communications Specialist on a term contract, for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

When you join our Business Transformation team, you will be responsible for leading our ERP project's communication strategies and creating communications plans that keep our employees connected and informed.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Interacting extensively with internal stakeholders to design and run ERP project and company-wide communication materials ensuring consistent messaging.
• Building and managing relationships while navigating competing project requirements and priorities from a communications standpoint.
• Planning, researching, writing and editing various communications materials, including researching and writing content, developing communications plans & strategies, and managing communication campaigns to keep both the project team and the larger Emera team informed and engaged on project developments.
• Reviewing, editing and proofreading materials for various groups to ensure consistency on style and ERP tone of voice.
• Providing general day-to-day ERP communications support and advice.
• Ensuring all ERP promotional materials are aligned with Emera's brand identity.

What skills will make you successful?

You recognize yourself in most of the skills listed below:

• You have demonstrated strong writing and editing skills.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You can manage communications strategies for a variety of stakeholders.
• You are a team player who can quickly build relationships and have a proven track record of being a strong communicator and collaborator.
• You pay exceptional attention to detail, enjoy autonomy and bring highly developed organizational skills.
• You have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Launching your potential

The following experience will help you succeed in this role:

• You have a degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or equivalent work-related experience.
• You have proven experience delivering communication services and messaging to achieve change in a complex environment.
• You are a creative storyteller who can translate complex technical initiatives into digestible, meaningful content that aligns with the ERP project's strategy.
• You possess strong leadership skills and can effectively prioritize multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment while meeting deadlines.

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 Emera, 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 Emera to safely deliver cleaner, 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! Please apply before our postings closes on July 20, 2025.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera:

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.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy
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.

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