Regional Planner (Term)

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power is seeking a Regional Planner for a temporary role in Halifax. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A Grade XII education or equivalent and relevant certification or experience are required. This role offers an engaging work environment and opportunities for personal growth in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Grade XII education or equivalent required.
• Must possess Red Seal certification or be an Electrical Engineering Technologist with 2-3 years experience.
• Strong computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance and construction activities.
• Conduct distribution feeder inspections and provide technical support.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent customer relations

Strong administration skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Grade XII education or equivalent

Inter-Provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate

Electrical Engineering Technologist

Job description

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The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Distribution Planning

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: $50.83 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date: June 18, 2025

Reference: 2025-4233

We are looking for a Regional Planner to join our team on a full time, temporary basis for six months. Reporting to the Planning Supervisor, you will join a team of professionals at our Kempt Road location. You will be responsible for making effective decisions surrounding field investigation, scoping, estimating, interfaces and documentation for customer service work and/or capital work and/or line extensions.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

• You will effectively plan and coordinate the completion of operating, maintenance and construction activities in a timely, cost effective and quality-based manner using computerized software.
• You will coordinate job planning activities with the customer, other locations/departments, outside agencies and contractors in order to optimize the use of manpower, vehicles and equipment, while minimizing customer service interruptions.
• You will be called upon to conduct distribution feeder inspections, inspect lines, identify and scope capital project requests, provide detailed cost estimates for internal and external customers, and provide technical support for work crews.
• You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
• You may be required to initiate and process miscellaneous job orders (billing) and will be required to follow necessary process to ensure compliance with NSPI standards such as Joint Use agreements, overhead (O/H) & underground (U/G) standards and billing.
• 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 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 willing to work throughout the Metro Territory and at times in other territories.
• You must locate your principal residence within 30 minutes of the defined headquarters and be available for after-hour emergency service restoration.
• You will be required to take Standby on a rotational basis.
  
  

These Skills Will Make You Successful

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• A Grade XII education or equivalent is required. You must either possess an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate with one year’s experience or be an Electrical Engineering Technologist with two-three years of transmission and distribution design experience.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Familiarity with field planning software used in the design and construction of overhead electric utility distribution systems would be of benefit.
• The successful applicant must be adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing their daily work.
• The successful applicant must possess excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• You have previous project management experience handling multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment and are able to effectively utilize your strong administration, organizational, coordination, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of NSPI territory operations, joint use contracts, traffic control, backhoe and outside contracts is desirable, as is experience with utility distribution equipment, telecommunication equipment and/or underground equipment.
• You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of two years driving experience and provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI.
• If no qualified applicants apply, there may be consideration for an Apprenticeship Program: Applicants who have successfully completed a two-year Electrical Technologist program (or equivalent training and experience) may be considered for the Regional Planner Apprenticeship program.
  
  

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.

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. Apply by June 18th and let us know why this role is right for you.

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.

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