• Job Description

  Req#: 11791

  Job Title: Leading Electrical Technician (Telecom)

  Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, T&D Technical Services

  Location: Ragged Lake, NS

  Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

  Salary: $46.44 hourly as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement.

  Closing Date: October 10, 2023,

  Reference Number : 11791

  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. Apply by October 10 , 2023 , and tell us what excites you about this role.

  We are currently looking for a Leading Electrical Technician (Telecom) to join our T&D Technical Services team in a permanent position reporting to the Sr. Telecom Operations Engineer.

  Accountabilities:

  As a member of the T&D Technical Services team, you will:

  • Perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic plant within the Telecommunication and Control Networks (e.g routers, radios, multiplexers, RTUs, fiber and 48Vdc equipment).
  • Be familiar with the function of the Transmission and Distribution systems (e.g. reclosers, breakers, transformers, controls, protective relaying, thermal and hydro equipment.)
  • Be responsible to assist and support the supervisor with leading and directing a highly skilled work team on a daily basis and may be assigned “acting” duties of the supervisor in his/her absence from time to time.
  • Be responsible to promote safety, environmental awareness, teamwork, and work efficiency.
  • Be expected to participate in continuous improvement activities and to support all aspects of the work planning process.
  • You may be required to travel throughout the province for work related to maintenance, reliability and customer restoration.
  • 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.
  • Be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
  • Be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

  Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of headquarters, and you will be available for after-hour emergency service including rotational standby duty.

  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.

  What skills will make you successful?

  You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

  • You must process a Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology with eligibility for membership with TechNova.
  • You must have at least five (5) years experience associated with the installation and maintaining telecommunication equipment.
  • You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
  • You must be proficient with troubleshooting electrical/electronic equipment and software use and programming in an industrial setting.
  • You have experience with up to 240 Vac and 129 Vdc, including working with batteries. You must have previous experience working with microwave radio, fibre optics, multiplexers, mobile radio, telephony, SCADA systems, and be familiar with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, SNMP and VOIP technologies.
  • You have demonstrated leadership skills, are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
  • Previous experience with communication, control, SCADA RTU/PLC equipment related to utility and substation equipment would be an asset.
  • If no qualified candidates apply, consideration will be given to candidates who are willing to complete an apprenticeship program within Nova Scotia Power.
  • You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience and provide a driver’s abstract satisfactory to NSPI.

  Why join our team?

  • 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
  • Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera : At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

  Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

  As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

  Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. 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. If you don’t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a Job Alert to learn about future opportunities!

• About the company

  Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a vertically integrated electric utility in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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