Job Description

The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Hydro & Wind
Location: Tusket, NS - Fundy Hydro System - On-site
Salary: $49.92 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Closing Date: October 7, 2025
We are currently looking for a Leading Electrician (Industrial) to join our Hydro & Wind team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Hydro Superintendent, you will perform all aspects of routine electrical maintenance and repair work on equipment throughout the generating stations. Key elements of this role include::
As Leading Electrician (Industrial):

• You will direct and perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and be responsible for system trouble shooting and timely resolution of electrical deficiencies.
• You will be responsible for leading and developing electrical maintenance programs related to hydro equipment. You will be responsible for performing electrical/electronic maintenance, issuing safe work permits, and assisting with equipment overhauls.
• You will be required to assist with general operations and maintenance activities related to head gates and water control structures, emergency manning of stations and other assigned duties.
• You will be responsible for assisting and support the Hydro Superintendent with leading and directing a highly skilled work team on a daily basis and may be assigned acting duties of the Superintendent in his/her absence from time to time.
• 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 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.
Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of the Tusket Hydro System, and you will be required to take on call rotation and work other than normal hours and/or in extreme conditions. You will have 90 days to provide proof of primary residence. These skills will make you successful::
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• Certification as a Journeyman Industrial Electrician with five (5) years' experience with troubleshooting electrical equipment is required. Consideration may be given to those individuals who hold Certification as a Construction Electrician.
• If no qualified candidates apply, consideration may be given to those individuals who hold Certification as a Construction Electrician, with the expectation they will complete their Industrial Electrician Certification within an agreed timeframe.
• 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.
• You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights and within watercourses.
• 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.
• Operation and maintenance experience associated with hydro and wind power generation and certification as an overhead crane operator and/or experience with instrumentation and controls would be considered assets.

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

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 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, 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 , and . 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 . 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.

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