T&D Supervisor

Nova Scotia Power • Port Hawkesbury, NS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a T&D Supervisor to join our team at the Port Hawkesbury depot in a permanent position. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be a key leader driving operational excellence, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery while optimizing our team's potential to provide exceptional customer experiences. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing the work management and scheduling processes.

Nice To Haves

• A Power Line Technician (PLT) "Red-Seal" Certificated is preferred
• Candidates with a certificate in another Electrical Trade, Engineering Technology, or as an Electrical Technician may also be considered.
• Good working knowledge of computers, knowledge of the work management and scheduling system, and experience in electrical overhead and underground distribution operations would be preferred.
• Previous supervision of crews or external contractors would be an asset.
• Experience in an electrical utility would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Ensure Nova Scotia Power’s standards for customer service are met or exceeded by utilizing a skilled workforce to complete operating, maintenance, and construction activities in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• May be required to work throughout the province based on the business requirements.
• Champion our safety culture by proactively developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, conducting thorough investigations, and creating an environment where employee and public safety is our highest priority.
• Establish a mutually supportive working relationship with other field supervisors, regional and business administration support groups, external business contacts and planning workgroups.
• Maintain good labour relations and employee morale by providing training and development opportunities.
• Ensure vehicles and tools are effectively operated and maintained.
• Sustain a current knowledge of rates, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, standards, and collective agreements.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections and will implement cost control measures.
• Must be available for rotational supervisory standby.
• Demonstrate ongoing personal commitment to the Capabilities Development Process.
• Responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
• 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
• Wellness benefits
• Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies
• A focus on employee development
• Available sponsored education programs
• Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work
• Mentoring opportunities
• Fundraising-matching
• Volunteer programs
• Various committees and employee resource groups
• Scholarships for children of employees
• Short-term incentive plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees