Job Description

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The Opportunity

Company, Department: NS Power, Field Ops PLT Metro Admin


Location: Sackville, Halifax


Closing Date: July 28, 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 Sackville 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:

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

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.



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 July 28, 2025 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, 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. 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 theEmera Company mission and values. 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.