Do you have what it takes to help keep the lights on for our customers in communities across the province? Then joining the Newfoundland Power team could be part of your next adventure…

Who We Are

At Newfoundland Power, we're passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Our roots in Newfoundland and Labrador go back over 140 years. Today, we're part of Fortis Inc., a leader in the regulated gas and electric utility industry in North America. We are proud to employ over 650 talented people who are among the best in the industry.

We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. Together, we strive to create an environment which is free of discriminatory barriers, where everyone is treated respectfully and equitably so they can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: People, Safety, Service, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We believe in going above and beyond to serve our customers and giving back to the place we call home is a longstanding tradition held by our employees. This could be the opportunity for you to continue to grow and develop your career.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for ensuring that software applications function effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of the business. This includes development, enhancements and support of various software applications within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, test, debug, and maintain software code according to operational requirements and coding standards. Use programming languages and development tools to build applications, modules, and components that meet functional and performance requirements.
• Operation, configuration, maintenance and support of operational applications including development of reports and queries.
• Develop and conduct thorough testing plans of applications to identify and resolve defects, errors, and inconsistencies.
• Coordinate the deployment and rollout of applications, ensuring smooth transition from development to production environments.
• Monitor system performance, address user issues, and implement updates or enhancements to ensure system reliability and usability.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of software design, code, configuration, and processes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, programming languages, and development methodologies to enhance skills and expertise.
• Seek opportunities for innovation and optimization to improve software quality, efficiency, and user satisfaction.

Your qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Business Administration or Software Engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in developing and supporting computer systems, adhering to business requirements and standards, and supporting change management.
• Superior problem-solving abilities in complex computing environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please Apply or visit us online at https://careers.newfoundlandpower.com.

In support of our DEI commitment and to help us to confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers, we invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. More information on this process is provided within our job application tool.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation for any reason during the interview process, please let us know what you need, and it will be kept in confidence. For any questions, please contact [email protected].