Job Description

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The Opportunity
Company, Department: NS Power, Energy Delivery Capital Execution
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing Date: January 1, 2026
We are currently looking to fill 1 position for a Project Manager to join our Energy Delivery Capital Execution team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Transmission Capital. This role will lead the development and planning of various Transmission Line Capital Projects.
Key elements of this role include:

• You will manage various Transmission Line Capital Projects ranging from component replacements to full line re-builds. You will use reliability analysis and transmission line performance to identify and plan transmission line investments for the transmission capital program.
• You will be responsible for managing the project lifecycle, including project development (economic and business case justification and review of alternatives, as applicable), planning, engineering, procurement, scheduling and close out. You will work with the Transmission Work Plan Manager to ensure your projects are scheduled and executed successfully.
• You will be responsible for all components of the project's Regulatory Governance, including managing project scope and justification, financial performance, cost controls, and UARB requirements, as applicable.
• You will be required to work closely with members of various Nova Scotia Power teams, including Field Operations, Transmission Work Plan Manager, Control Center Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, System Planning, Environmental Services, and Safety, as well as external stakeholders, including customers, to ensure the projects are successfully developed and implemented.
• You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction, including contractors, 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.

These skills will make you successful:
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, and full membership (or eligible for membership) in Engineers Nova Scotia.

Strong project management skills, experience with managing entire project lifecycles, knowledge of formal project management methodologies, and demonstrated competence in delivering projects on time, on schedule and on budget.
Strong communications and relationship skills with regards to internal and external stakeholders, and an ability to work with various departments in the Nova Scotia Power organization.
You must possess a valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Nova Scotia to support projects as needed.
The following are considered assets for this position:
Experience in a regulated utility operating environment
Experience with high voltage and/or medium voltage electrical infrastructure
PMP certification
We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying.
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.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
• 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, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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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