Nova Scotia Power

Field Project Lead, Transmission

Halifax, NS

full_time

About This Job

The Opportunity

Company, Department: NS Power, Energy Delivery Capital Management

Location: Halifax, NS, Various (Open)

Closing Date: June 9, 2025

The Field Projects Lead is accountable for the development of the transmission line capital program, and the provision of technical and field support for the execution of capital projects.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

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Use reliability analysis and transmission line performance to identify and prioritize investments for the transmission line capital and maintenance programs.

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Oversee transmission contract resources to ensure the safe and effective completion of Nova Scotia Power’s transmission line capital projects.

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Provide on-site project management for assigned projects, including participating in start-up meetings, change order approvals, post completion audits.

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Maintain transmission inspection database and develop Work Orders.

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Ensure the safe and effective completion of emergency and reactive maintenance work on Nova Scotia Power’s Transmission System.

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Participate in the Transmission Line Coordinator standby rotation and provide restoration response during transmission line interruptions, including helicopter patrols of transmission lines.

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 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:

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Certified as a Powerline Technician or have relevant work experience with Transmission and Distribution line construction.

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Hold a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.

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Demonstrate an ability to function well in a team environment and be able to work independently when needed.

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Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and have proven problem resolution skills with the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.

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Available for after hour consultation and emergency power restoration work.

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. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity?

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 June 9, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

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Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.

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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.

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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

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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.

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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 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.

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