Electrical Technician

The Opportunity:

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Energy Delivery Telecom Ops Location: Ragged Lake

Closing Date: March 19,2025Salary: As per the Collective Agreement, IBEW Local 1928

We are currently looking for an Electrical Technicians (Telecom) to join our T&D Technical Services team. Reporting to the Telecom Supervisor, you will join a dedicated team at our Ragged Lake location in permanent position.

Key elements of this role include::

As a member of the T&D Technical Services team, you will perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic equipment within the Telecommunication and Control Networks (e.g., routers, radios, multiplexers, RTUs, fiber and 48Vdc equipment). You will be familiar with the function of the Transmission and Distribution systems (e.g., reclosers, breakers, transformers, controls, protective relaying, thermal and hydro equipment.)

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.

These skills will make you successful::

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

You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience and provide a driver’s abstract satisfactory to NSPI.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

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. 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::

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 the Emera 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.