Job Description

Job Title: Lands and Rights Specialist
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Facilities
Location: Lakeside, NS - Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Closing Date: September 13th, 2023
Reference Number: 11715

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 13th, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a Lands and Rights Specialist to join our Corporate Facilities team in a permanent position reporting to the Real Estate Manager.

As a Lands and Rights Specialist, you will:

• Take full ownership of the land transaction recommendation, review, and approvals process, including proactive engagement with business leaders and executive to ensure timely reviews of recommendations.
• Lead the modernization and further use of technology for continued migration of paper-based records to electronic format to improve our document storage and controls. Represent the Real Estate team on corporate document control initiatives like the Records Information Management (RIM) project.
• Provide proactive recommendations and lead the review and approval processes for land-related transactions on large renewable energy-related capital projects (e.g., ECEI) while continuing to manage regular operational requirements.
• Provide support to Environment, Legal and Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq Relations teams in their development of Transmission and Distribution Agreements in Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq Communities.
• Work with the Procurement & Real Estate Analytics team to identify and develop key performance indicators, document existing processes, and identify potential continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and update existing electronic property mapping databases to ensure accessibility for the business.
• Possess the potential for oversight of a Survey Technician or Junior Survey Technologist should the requirements of projects like ECEI or other large transmission projects drive a requirement for that position (this would be communicated as a future expectation of this Lands and Rights Specialist.

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:

• You must possess a minimum Grade 12 education and a certificate or degree from a secondary institution in a related field or an equivalent combination of work experience and other education.
• You will have a minimum of 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a survey related discipline, paralegal or property rights environment or related field.
• You are proficient with CAD based software.
• You must be able to interpret legal documents and survey plans.
• You are familiar with ArcGIS software, proficient with Microsoft Office and are quick to learn new software packages.
• You are a team player who is confident working independently. You thrive and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment.
• You possess strong communication skills, are customer focused and comfortable working with confidential information.
• You must be highly organized, and detail oriented with the ability to adapt to change and remain focused under pressure.

Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans 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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