Director, Talent & Work Strategy

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power is seeking a Director, Talent & Workforce Strategy to align workforce planning, talent acquisition, development, succession planning, DEI, and organizational effectiveness with business strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role shapes the company’s workforce during a pivotal transformation.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of HR leadership, strategic vision, and strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR or talent management experience.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide talent and workforce initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and talent strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee talent acquisition, leadership development and succession planning.
• Drive DEI, organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leaders and external partners on workforce analytics.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions and industry networks.

Skills

Leadership & strategy

Workforce analytics

Talent acquisition & development

Stakeholder relationship building

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

CPHR designation (assets)

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Full-time, Regular

Closing Date: September 30th, 2026

At Nova Scotia Power, the company's greatest source of energy has always been its people. The organization works in every community across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, Cape Breton. Every day, their teams are committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that customers and communities can thrive.

Are you a forward-thinking HR leader who can connect business strategy with the people and capabilities needed to bring it to life? Nova Scotia Power is seeking a Director, Talent & Workforce Strategy to lead an integrated approach to workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent and leadership development, succession planning, diversity, equity and inclusion, and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, this is a highly influential role with the opportunity to shape Nova Scotia Power's workforce strategy during a pivotal period of transformation.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

As the Director, Talent & Workforce Strategy, you will develop and lead a forward-looking workforce strategy aligned with Nova Scotia Power's long-term business priorities. Working closely with senior leaders and Emera's Corporate HR team, you will anticipate future workforce and capability needs, strengthen talent and succession pathways, and create opportunities to develop and reskill employees as roles and technologies evolve. Using workforce analytics and market intelligence, you will translate emerging needs into practical strategies while building partnerships with educational institutions, industry associations, and talent networks.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and visionary HR leader who is equally comfortable seeing the big picture and translating it into action. You are an exceptional relationship builder with strong business acumen, sound judgement, and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization. You bring 10 or more years of progressive HR or talent management experience, including demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide talent and workforce initiatives and partnering with executive leadership. A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is required. A CPHR designation and change management certification are considered assets.

Nova Scotia Power is looking for a curious, collaborative, and future focused leader who understands the important connection between people and business strategy. This is an opportunity to help build the workforce needed to power Nova Scotia's future while contributing to an organization whose work has a meaningful impact on communities across the province every day.

To learn more about Nova Scotia Power, please visit: https://www.nspower.ca/about-us

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.

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.