Garage Mechanic

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Grow Your Career

Community Engagement & Care

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power in Lakeside, NS is seeking a Garage Mechanic to perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment. This permanent role reports to the Garage Supervisor and requires after-hours availability and provincial travel.

The ideal candidate holds a Red Seal Journeyperson with Truck & Transport credentials, NS Class 3 license, and hydraulics experience. Opportunities for training and growth are provided within Fleet Services.

Qualifications

• Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson (Truck & Transport) with 2+ years’ experience and a valid NS Class 3 license.
• Hydraulics experience and CUFC/Fluid Power certifications are assets.
• Demonstrated mechanical proficiency and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to travel across the province and work after hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Travel throughout the province and be assigned to other locations as needed.
• Participate in regulatory training and on-the-job development programs.
• Uphold safety, health, and environmental standards at all times.

Skills

Red Seal Journeyperson

Mechanic skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson (Truck & Transport)

Class 3 Nova Scotia Driver’s License

Tools

Hydraulics

CUFC Certification

Job description

Garage Mechanic

• Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Fleet Services
• Salary: $49.43 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement.
• Location: Lakeside, NS
• Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
• Closing Date: September 24, 2026
• Reference Number: 2026-5790

At Nova Scotia Power, we’re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It’s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a Garage Mechanic to join our Fleet Services team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Garage Supervisor, you will carry out all aspects of preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to vehicles and associated equipment (I.e., aerial devices, digger/derricks, manlifts, forklifts, etc.).

Key elements of this role include:

• As a member of the Fleet Services team, you will carry out all aspects of preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to vehicles and associated equipment (I.e. digger/derricks, aerial devices, manlifts, forklifts, etc.).
• You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
• You will be available for rotational after-hours work.
• You will be required to participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
• You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your 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.

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:

• An Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson (Truck and Transport) Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience and a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia Driver’s License with a driver’s abstract satisfactory to NSPI and a minimum of two years licensed driving experience are required
• Experience with Hydraulics is an asset, specifically, CUFC (Canadian Utility Fleet Council) Utility Fleet Equipment Mechanic Certification and/or Fluid Power Certification
• You have demonstrated proficiency in mechanic’s skills.
• You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.

You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.

If no qualified candidates apply, candidates with a Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certificate maybe considered as apprentices. As a registered apprentice, you will be responsible to complete all papers and skills to successfully obtain your Journeyperson (Truck and Transport) Certificate within a specific time frame.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Must be able to occasionally lift 65 lbs. from the floor to waist, ability to lift 65 lbs. to shoulder level and 30 lbs. above shoulder on a minimal basis.
• Able to carry 65 lbs. with both hands minimally, with the overall ability to carry 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to push and pull using whole body strength on an occasional basis up to 100 lbs.
• Perform frequent static reaching between waist level and shoulder level, along with performing minimal reaching below waist and above shoulder.
• Perform frequent standing, walking and neck extension.
• Perform occasional sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, forward flexional reaching, and neck flexion and rotation.
• Perform minimal squatting, kneeling, and crouching, along with performing crawling on a rare basis.
• Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple to firm grasp while performing turning and pinching motions.

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. The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• 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: A comprehensive benefits plan 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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email [e-mail]