Senior Safety Specialist

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Safety

Location: Coldbrook, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: June 10, 2026

We are currently looking for a Senior Safety Specialist to join our Health, Safety & Environment team in a permanent position.

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, you will work with Nova Scotia Power Management and employees to lead the implementation of safety plans and programs while supporting overall corporate commitment to attaining safety excellence that exceeds regulatory requirements.

Key elements of this role include:

• Supervising, coaching, mentoring and supporting assigned Field Safety Specialists.

• Work towards an integrated approach to safety through continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Stay up to date with changes to provincial and federal safety regulations and communicate these changes to relevant stakeholders within the organization.
• Prepare and provide regular reports on safety audits and investigation findings to management and other relevant parties.
• Assist Managers, Supervisors and Frontline Employees understand and apply interpretations of safety regulations, policies & rules.
• Work closely with management and IBEW in developing Safe Work Practices.
• Measure the compliance of operating area with the requirements of the Safety Program through auditing.
• Provide coaching and counselling on safety-related issues to all levels of the business.
• Ensure the Health and Safety Programs meets or exceeds regulatory requirements.
• Track safety performance, identify trends and support the development of action plans designed to enhance health and safety.
• Provide safety-related education such as Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee training.
• Attend management team meetings to ensure a consistent message is delivered.
• Assist JOHSC Investigation teams in determining immediate and root factors associated with an incident.
• Facilitate meetings concerning safety initiatives and work with other utilities and industries to improve safety in the workplace.

You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

These skills will make you successful:

• Possess a CRSP / CRST designation.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• This position calls for exemplary relationship skills.
• You must possess excellent communication and motivational skills.
• You will build and maintain excellent working relationships with teams within Nova Scotia Power and its operating areas.
• The successful applicant has demonstrated their effectiveness as a team leader and easily crosses organizational boundaries to work effectively as part of an integrated team.
• You are confident in your ability to make the right decision.
• You must possess a current, valid driver's license and be willing to travel within and outside the province as required. The applicant should be willing to relocate if needed.
• Applications are preferred from those with experience in communication, transmission and distribution, combined with related education.

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.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will think strategically and exercise sound judgement, drive operational excellence for customers, cultivate innovation and embrace change but most importantly build strong, collaborative relationships.

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 June 10, 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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email [email protected]