Job Description

Job Title: Electrician
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Substation Operations
Location: Coldbrook, NS - On Site
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Salary: $42.27 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement
Closing Date: September 9, 2023
Reference Number: 11693

At Nova Scotia Power, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x94for 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x94at 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.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by September 9, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for an Electrician to join our Substation Operations team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Substation Operations.

As an Electrician:

• You will perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of electrical plant on the Transmission/Distribution System (e.g., reclosers, breakers, transformers, controls, underground power systems, switches, communication system, etc.)
• 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 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.

Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Must be able to lift 37 lbs. from the floor to shoulder level on an occasional basis and 10 lbs. above shoulder level.
• Able to carry 37 lbs. with both hands on an occasional basis, with the overall ability to carry 30 lbs.
• Able to push and pull with upper and whole-body strength on an occasional basis up to 50 lbs.
• Perform static reaching at waist to shoulder level frequently and from below waist level to overhead on an occasional basis.
• Perform frequent standing and sitting.
• Perform occasional bending, stooping, walking and neck flexion, extension, and rotation movements.
• Perform squatting, kneeling, crouching, and climbing on a minimal basis.
• Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple to firm grasp while performing turning and pinching motions.

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 (insert Affiliate name) Alcohol and Drug Procedure.

Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of headquarters, and you will be available for after hour emergency service restoration, including rotational standby duty if required.

Skills, Capabilities and Experience:

• Certification as a Journeyperson Industrial Electrician with a minimum of two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with troubleshooting electrical equipment is required.
• You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• 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.
• Previous experience with Transmission/Distribution systems is an asset.
• You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver\'s License with a minimum of two years driving experience and provide a driver\'s abstract satisfactory to NSPI.

Consideration may be given to members of an Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship program if no qualified candidates apply.

Why join our team?

• 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a to learn about future opportunities!

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