Coordinator, Substation

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Substation Operations

Location: Various Locations, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: February 21, 2025

We are looking for a Substation Coordinator to join our Substation Operations team. Reporting to the Substation Operations Manager, you will join a team of professionals at one of our Provincial locations.

As Substation Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate and participate in onboarding new Substation Apprentices (i.e.. IT access, truck training, MAHAD, safety, environment)
• Ensure Apprentices pay progressions are processed in a timely manner.
• Provide administrative support for the Substation department and for the Substation Apprentices within the Energy Delivery Training Department
• Assist with budget development and budget management.
• Support he yearly Substation Business Plan.
• Assist with upcoming transfers, send out letters, process relocation allowances, ensure communication is sent to affected groups.
• Process expenses for Apprentices and crew (lodging, meals, living away allowances and school expenses)
• Ensure training records are up to date
• Keep records of training and pay progressions organized, ready and available.
• Participate in Apprenticeship Steering Committee meetings.
• Coordinate and participate in apprentice recruitment evaluation and interviews.
• Work with Substation Apprentice Training Supervisor on developing new training needs for all employees and Apprentices across Energy Delivery.
• Assist in the role-out of training programs as required.
• Work with HR and Safety on identifying regulatory and due diligence training.
• Other duties as assigned by the Substation Manager or Substation Training Manager.
• Collaborate with Apprenticeship Training team within Energy Delivery
• Provide support to different territories across the province of Nova Scotia so frequent travel is required and expected.

In this role you will work collaboratively with many departments and resources across the Energy Delivery teams. You will have opportunities to learn about the different areas of our Energy Delivery business, working and supporting all of our training initiatives.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers 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.

You must be flexible and be available for overtime during peak seasons and after hour emergency service restoration.

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• College Diploma, post-secondary Certificate or University degree from an accredited post-secondary institute with minimum of 5-10 years administrative experience
• You have a minimum of five (5) years related experience managing coordinating multiple projects, managing documentation libraries, and technical resource administration.
• Working in operational environment with experience in coordinating internal and external resources to meet productivity standards.
• You are a team player who is a highly analytical, creative problem solver with strong communication skills.
• You are a strategic user of technology tools such as Maximo, Field Service, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
• As this position may require travel, you must possess a valid driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

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.

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 February 21, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• 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.

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.

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.