The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Control Centre Operations

Location: Ragged Lake, NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full time

Closing Date: August 8th, 2025

Reference Number: 2025-4413

At Nova Scotia Power, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system--for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It's why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging--at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

We are currently looking for a Manager, Distribution Control Centre to join our Control Centre management team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Director, Control Centre Operations, this position is responsible for the safe and secure operation of the NS Power electric power system.

As a member of the Control Centre management team, you are accountable to deliver effective leadership to the Distribution Control Centre System Operators and Outage Dispatchers and support the development and execution of departmental strategic business plans and budgets.

Key elements of this role include:

As Manager, Distribution Control Centre you will:

• Ensure that Control Centre operating processes and procedures promote reliable and secure system operation and are effectively executed by operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures by conducting operational performance reviews, participating in the update of existing procedures and ensuring new/revised procedures are effectively implemented.
• Liaise with other business units, including the Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control, Telecommunications and Operational Technology Teams to support Distribution Control Centre Operations.
• Support the Emergency Operations Centre by managing the 911 Support and Storm Outage Dispatcher programs.
• You will manage a staffing profile to ensure qualified operating personnel are available through effective succession planning and apprenticeship training. As well, you will develop and sustain the necessary training programs for the development of operations personnel to meet both competency and regulatory compliance objectives.
• You will be required to provide oversight and direction to the response to operational contingencies both during and outside of normal working hours.
• You will ensure that your assigned responsibilities under the Control Centre Operations safety program are implemented, and the required level of compliance/participation is achieved amongst Control Centre operating personnel.
• You will maintain constructive working relationships with technical and management personnel to ensure effective business and operational process execution.
• You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
• You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

These skills will make you successful:

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• The successful candidate will be a university graduate or possess a suitable combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5-7 years in a supervisory/management/leadership role is required.
• You must possess excellent leadership, management, communication, organizational, and motivational skills to be able to work effectively as a leader in Control Centre Operations.
• You possess strong oral and written communication skills and a strong customer service ethic.
• You possess good interpersonal skills and are able to function effectively in a team environment.
• You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• You must be available for after-hour consultation and emergency power restoration work.

If no fully qualified candidates apply, we may consider applicants who meet most of the qualifications for a developmental role.

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 candidate speaks up on health, safety and the environment and builds strong collaborative relationships.

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 August 8th 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, 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: 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.