Field Safety Specialist

Nova Scotia Power; Town of Trenton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to enhance safety standards and compliance in the workplace. The successful candidate will implement safety strategies, work closely with regulatory agencies, and support an inclusive safety culture. Qualifications include a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and strong communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, career development opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Programme

Access to on-site fitness centre

Parental leave top-up plan

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Safety or related field required.
• Must hold CRSP / CRST designation or be pursuing it.
• Strong passion for safety and relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety plans with management and employees.
• Conduct field safety observations.
• Support strategic safety initiatives.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Relationship building

Education

Degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Safety

Location: Trenton, NS

Closing Date: January 9th, 2026

We are looking for a Field Safety Specialist to join our Corporate Safety team. As part of a team, the successful candidate will work with Nova Scotia Power management, IBEW, and employees to implement safety plans while supporting our corporate commitment to attaining safety excellence.

Key elements of this role include

The successful candidate is responsible for applying the appropriate measure of direction and support based upon Nova Scotia Power health and safety objectives. You will work with field and corporate office personnel to improve safety performance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work toward an integrated approach to safety through continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Support roll out of strategic safety initiatives including Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention, focusing on STKY (stuff that can kill you) and psychological health and safety.
• Work closely with management and the IBEW in developing Safe Work Practices.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Perform field safety observations, and provide feedback to the field.
• Measure the compliance of your assigned operating area with the requirements of the Safety Program through auditing.
• Provide coaching and advise on safety related issues to all levels of the business.
• Ensure the Safety Program meets or exceeds regulatory requirements.
• Assist managers, supervisors and frontline employees to understand and apply interpretations of safety regulations, policies, and rules.
• Provide technical advice as it relates to safety.
• Track safety performance and identify trends, communicate trends with supervisors in your area.
• Facilitate meetings concerning safety initiatives.
• Provide and develop safety related education to meet your customer’s needs.
• Attend management team meetings to ensure a consistent message is delivered.
• Assist JOHSC investigation teams in determining immediate and root factors associated with an incident and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Work with other utilities and industries to improve safety in the workplace.
• Travel throughout the Northeast Territory with a focus on Energy Delivery in Guysborough, Goshen, Antigonish, Stellarton, Truro and Amherst and with a Power Production focus at The Trenton Generating Station.

These skills will make you successful

• Possesses a degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Has a demonstrated passion for safety and experience working with world class safety programs.
• Is a self‑motivator with demonstrated experience working independently and prefers an industrial environment, preferably within the transmission and distribution of an electrical utility.
• A CRSP / CRST designation or working toward it would be considered a definite asset.
• Exemplary relationship building, communication, and motivational skills, enabling the building and maintaining of working relationships with teams within Nova Scotia Power and its operating areas.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team leader and the ability to cross organizational boundaries to work effectively as part of an integrated team.
• Has a current, valid driver’s license and is willing to travel within and outside the province as required. The preferred applicant should be willing to relocate if needed.

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.

Benefits

• 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 Programme, 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 programmes.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising‑matching, volunteer programmes, 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 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.