Job Description

The Opportunity:
Company, Department: NS Power, Field Operations
Location: Kempt Road, NS
Closing Date: October 30, 2025
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. It's 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. Key elements of this role include::
We are currently looking for a T&D Supervisor to join our Regional Operations Metro team at the Kempt Road depot in a permanent position.

• As the T&D Supervisor, you will ensure the safe and effective utilization of human resources and material resources for the provision of excellent electric service to customers in your area.
• You will ensure Nova Scotia Power's standards for customer service are met or exceeded by utilizing a skilled workforce to complete operating, maintenance, and construction activities in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• As the successful applicant, you may be required to work throughout the province based on the business requirements.
• You will be responsible for the safety performance of the business unit by conducting safety programs and accident investigations and ensuring that employees work safely, and the public is protected.
• You will establish a mutually supportive working relationship with other field supervisors, regional and business administration support groups, external business contacts and planning workgroups.
• The T&D Supervisor will maintain good labour relations and employee morale by providing training and development opportunities; ensure vehicles and tools are effectively operated and maintained; sustain a current knowledge of rates, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, standards, and collective agreements.
• You will assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections and will implement cost control measures.
• You must be available for rotational supervisory standby. You must demonstrate your ongoing personal commitment to the Capabilities Development Process.
• 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 environmental management system processes and initiatives.

These skills will make you successful::

• Grade XII education or equivalent.
• A Power Line Technician (PLT) Certificate is preferred. Candidates with a certificate in another Electrical Trade, Engineering Technology, or as an Electrical Technician may also be considered.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing the work management and scheduling processes.
• Good working knowledge of computers, knowledge of the work management and scheduling system, and experience in electrical overhead and underground distribution operations would be preferred.
• Previous supervision of crews or external contractors would be an asset.
• Experience in an electrical utility would be an asset.

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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