Instrument Technician (Power Plant Technician I - Shift) - Labour Pool

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - On site
Location: Cape Breton, NS

Salary: $49.73 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

Type of Employment: Labour Pool

Closing Date: July 10, 2026

We are currently looking for an Instrument Technician (Power Plant Technician I - Shift) - Labour Pool to join our Power Production team in a flexible term labour pool position. Under our Power Plant Technician, I Job Classification as per Article 6.12 of the Collective Agreement a PPT I is an employee who holds an electrical technician, instrument technician or chemical technician ticket that is recognized through the NSPI/IBEW Apprenticeship Manual. Reporting to the Controls Supervisor, you will be responsible for routine maintenance, trouble shooting, calibration and installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment throughout the generating station.

Key elements of this role include:

As an Instrument Technician (Power Plant Technician I - Shift) - Labor Pool:

• Under the direction of the Controls Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, as prescribed in NSPI Operating Practices and the Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations, and within the environmental stipulations prescribed in the Environmental Operating Permit.
• Stack climbing and repair work on equipment throughout the generating station and participation in specialized environmental testing routines will also be required.
• You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
• 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 your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

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.

These skills will make you successful:

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

• Candidates must have a Diploma in Instrumentation Controls Technology or a Certificate as an Instrument Controls Technician from an accredited program.
• A certificate as a Red Seal Journeyperson Instrument Controls Technician would be an asset.
• A minimum of two years' experience maintaining instrumentation equipment as found in a generating station or similar industry is required.
• You must have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• You must be proficient with troubleshooting electrical/electronic equipment and software use and programming in an industrial setting. You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate acceptable color vision for operation of control monitoring equipment.

If no qualified applicants apply, there may be consideration for applicants in an apprenticeship program.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. from the floor to waist level on a minimal basis.
• Must be able to carry 60 lbs. with both hands on a minimal basis, with the overall ability to carry between 12-16 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to push and pull between 50-100 lbs. with whole and upper body strength on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to work from heights using fall protection. Stack work up to 250' is routine.
• Perform static reaching at waist level on a frequent basis, below waist level on an occasional basis and from shoulder to overhead level on a minimal basis.
• Perform frequent standing, walking, sitting, and neck flexion movements.
• Perform occasional sitting, bending, stooping, forward flexional movements and neck rotation movements.
• Perform squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and neck extension movements on a minimal basis.
• Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple grasp while performing pinching motions.

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 July 10, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, 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.

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]