Senior Cost Specialist

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Eastern Clean Energy Initiative

Location:1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment:Temporary, Full-Time

Closing Date: March 30, 2026

Our roadmap for the Path to 2030 is aligned with the province's Clean Power Plan. It's going to take a mix of energy solutions to enable us to reach 80% renewable energy. Together, we know we need to reach our climate goals while doing what's best for Nova Scotians -- balancing costs and ensuring that as your electricity gets greener, it stays reliable, too. The Eastern Clean Energy team plays a pivotal role in getting us there.

We are looking for a Senior Cost Specialist to join our Clean Energy team. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Cost Associate works in partnership with the Cost Specialist to monitor and report on project cost estimates, budgets, forecasts and supporting cost management activities throughout the life of the project.

Note: this is a term position with an expected end date of December 2028.

Key elements of this role include:

Responsibilities:

• Support the project Cost Specialist in the monthly and annual cost control processes, as well as developing detailed cost estimates.
• Schedule annual budget development meetings, capture all supporting documentation to support budgets for corporate submission.
• Schedule monthly team leaders forecast meetings, capture revised forecasts and document information to support the changes.
• Review of contractor's incurred cost and forecast reports and development of monthly accruals.
• Consolidation of the project monthly financial variances and other status reports.
• Ensure the provision of budgetary and actual information as requested.
• Change management process assistance, ensuring the Management of Change register is maintained and the processes are followed.
• Support the Cost Specialist in maintaining the Trend Register for any emerging or proposed costs.
• Conducts ad hoc reporting such as variance analysis and status reports as required by team leads and other project members.
• Document cost control procedures.
• Ensure necessary project forecast alignment with schedule derived from updates as directed by the project Planner.
• Retrieve project cost information as requested by team leaders.

These skills will make you successful:

Qualifications:

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

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or degree in business administration.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in cost controls in a major project environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, forecasting, reporting and Management of Change.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and processes, especially project cost control processes.
• Strong knowledge and skill in project control software applications and MS Office suite. Knowledge of PMWeb Project Management Software is an asset
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in managing large volumes of documentation.
• Ability to work independently to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Learn more about our culture and values

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 March 30, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
• 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: Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & 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.