Job Description

Job Title: Junior Designer
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full Time

Closing Date: September 21, 2023

Reference Number: 11766

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 21, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Junior Designer to join our Communications Team for a 14-month term ending December 31, 2024, with an opportunity to renew. Reporting to the Creative Lead in the Corporate Communications department, this role will primarily support our Marketing and Customer Solutions team. The successful candidate will assist with the creative execution of Nova Scotia Power\xe2\x80\x99s brand, providing compelling design materials that support organizational goals.

The ideal Junior Designer values collaboration and has a passion for design and storytelling.

As Junior Designer you will:

• Create a wide variety of materials including but not limited to factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, website elements, logo design/branding, promotional banners, handouts, direct mailers and email templates.
• Participate in concept development with internal partners (departments) and external partners (creative agencies, print and publishing) for all channels (online, social, traditional, publications, events).
• Ensure brand standards are maintained.
• Maintain the integrity of brand programs to showcase our clean energy initiatives.
• Work closely clients/teams to create brand consistency across all channels.
• Maintain marketing asset management, organization, and creation of photos, videos, content, etc.
• Meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety.

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction 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 environment management system processes and initiatives.

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:

• Basic understanding of the principles of brand & creative strategy.
• Knowledge of design marketing and communications.
• High-level knowledge of advertising processes and the various advertising disciplines (creative, production, web/mobile content, video).
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to understand the importance of colour, layout and font.
• Strong time management, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and consensus building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and give each project attention to detail.
• Ability to contribute individually and participate in cross-functional teams.
• Recognize when to bring issues and information forward to management.
• Passion for and pride in the work.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree, or diploma in visual arts, design, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years demonstrated experience working with creative development.
• Digital design for web/mobile content.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
• Experience working with agency partners and cross functional teams.

The following qualifications would be an asset:

• Video experience \xe2\x80\x93 shooting and editing.
• Experience with web-based content management systems.

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.

Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• 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.

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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