Job Description

Job Title: Garage Mechanic
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Fleet Services
Location: Lakeside, NS

Salary : $42.27 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full Time

Closing Date: July 29, 2023
Reference Number: 11525

Note: This is an anticipated 4-month term position

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. Its 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.

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 July 29, 2023 and tell us what excites you about this role.

Reporting to the Garage Supervisor, we are currently looking for a Garage Mechanic to join our fleet services team in a temporary position.

Accountabilities:

As a member of the Fleet Services team, you will carry out all aspects of preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to vehicles and associated equipment (I.e. digger/derricks, aerial devices, manlifts, forklifts, 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 your 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.

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.

You must locate your primary residence within 30 minutes of Headquarters and be available for rotational after hours work if required.

What skills will make you successful?

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

• An Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson Truck & Transport Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years experience and a Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection Certificate
• You must hold a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia Drivers License with a drivers abstract satisfactory to NSPI and a minimum of two years licensed driving experience are required.
• You have demonstrated proficiency in mechanics skills.
• 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.
• If no qualified candidates apply, candidates with a Truck & Transport Repair Certificate may be considered as apprentices. As a registered apprentice, you will be responsible to complete all papers and skills to successfully obtain your Journeyperson Truck & Transport Certificate within a specific time frame.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Must be able to occasionally lift 65 lbs. from the floor to waist, ability to lift 65 lbs. to shoulder level and 30 lbs. above shoulder on a minimal basis.
• Able to carry 65 lbs. with both hands minimally, with the overall ability to carry 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to push and pull using whole body strength on an occasional basis up to 100 lbs.
• Perform frequent static reaching between waist level and shoulder level, along with performing minimal reaching below waist and above shoulder.
• Perform frequent standing, walking and neck extension.
• Perform occasional sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, forward flexional reaching, and neck flexion and rotation.
• Perform minimal squatting, kneeling, and crouching, along with performing crawling on a rare basis.
• Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple to firm grasp while performing turning and pinching motions.

Why join our team?

\xc2\xb7 Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

\xc2\xb7 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.

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. Were dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what weve listed above, please consider applying. If you dont 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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