Meter Tester Assistant

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; In loco; CAD 41.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health & wellbeing benefits

Career growth opportunities

Community engagement programs

Competitive compensation plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Nova Scotia Power is seeking a Meter Tester Assistant for our Halifax location. You will join a professional team and handle shipping, receiving, and cleaning of meters and related equipment while maintaining accurate stock records and using CIS, Excel, and SharePoint.

The role requires familiarity with the QA program, strong safety commitment, and the ability to work well in a team. Forklift experience and meter knowledge are assets; a Grade XII education is required.

Competenze

• Grade XII education or equivalent; detail oriented and precise.
• Strong computer skills; comfortable with multiple software applications.
• Willing to develop proficiency in Quality Assurance Standards and Procedures.
• Forklift experience and meter knowledge are assets.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills; able to perform duties safely.

Mansioni

• Shipping, receiving and cleaning meters and related equipment.
• Maintain stock records and use CIS, Excel and SharePoint; assist meter testers; keep work areas clean.
• Familiar with NSPI metering QA program to ensure high quality product for customers.
• Observe Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations for personal and coworker safety.
• Support environmental performance per Environmental Management System processes.

Conoscenze

Detail oriented

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn QA standards

Formazione

Grade XII

Strumenti

CIS

Excel

SharePoint

Descrizione del lavoro

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Meter and Inspection Services, Energy Delivery

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Salary: $36.37 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Location: Halifax, NS

Please Note: This is a bargaining unit position.

We are looking for a Meter Tester Assistant to join our team. You will join a team of professionals at our Halifax location.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

• You will be responsible for shipping, receiving and cleaning meters and other related equipment.
• You will maintain stock records, use various computer applications (CIS, Excel, and SharePoint), assist meter testers and keep work areas organized and clean.
• You must be familiar with NSPI’s metering Quality Assurance program, ensuring consistently high quality product is being provided to our customers (both internal and external).
• You will be responsible for 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.

These Skills Will Make You Successful

• You have a Grade XII education or equivalent and should be detail oriented. You possess strong computer skills and demonstrate your commitment to your personal and professional development.
• You must be willing to develop a working proficiency with the applicable Quality Assurance Standards and Technical Procedures and successfully complete an acceptable evaluation.
• Previous experience and or training sign-off of applicable technical procedures would be an asset.
• You should be comfortable with all applicable software applications.
• Forklift experience and knowledge of meter types and testing methods would also be an asset.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills along with demonstrated oral and written communication skills and have the physical capabilities to perform all duties related to the Meter Tester Helper Position.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Must be able to frequently lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height with occasionally being required to lift to 77 lbs.
• Occasionally lift to 25 lbs. above shoulder height and carry 44-77 lbs. with one or two hands. Ability to use whole body weight to either push or pull up to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally perform static reaching from waist to overhead.
• Occasionally perform bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, stair climbing with neck flexion, extension, and rotation.
• Possess the ability to constantly stand and walk for the duration of shift.

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, 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.