Talent Acquisition Specialist

Opportunity Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources Location: 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Type of employment: Temporary, Full-Time Closing date: November 26, 2025 Note: This is a Maternity Leave Coverage position with an expected end date of March 2027. Role Overview We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist join our HR Operations team in a temporary, full‑time role. Reporting to the Human Resources Business Partner, you will be at the center of our recruitment efforts, ensuring we attract the best talent to power our corporate strategies. Key Responsibilities Collaborate & strategise: Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand position requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies. Promote & attract: Manage job postings on our career website and other platforms, positioning Nova Scotia Power as the employer of choice. Engage & screen: Act as a brand ambassador, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and shortlist top talent. Deliver excellence: Ensure a positive experience for both candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process. Leverage social media: Use platforms like LinkedIn and other online networks to identify and attract qualified candidates. Build talent pipelines: Implement recruitment strategies, encourage employee referrals, and participate in networking events and job fairs. Manage processes: Oversee administrative tasks, manage the applicant tracking system (ATS – ICIMS), conduct background checks, negotiate salaries, and prepare job offers. Analyze & improve: Review internal recruitment trends to identify opportunities for improvement. Take initiative: Handle ad‑hoc projects and assignments as needed. Qualifications & Skills Post‑secondary education in Business or Human Resources, with 2+ years of experience in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition. Client‑centric mindset: Focus on delivering excellent client service. Tech‑savvy: Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and social media platforms. Results‑driven: Ability to meet deadlines and achieve results. Interpersonal skills: Excellent presentation and networking abilities. Proactive & resourceful: Quick learner who thrives on challenges and can work independently. Team player: Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships. Union experience: Experience hiring for unionised positions is a plusli> Benefits Flexibility: One flexible remote workday. Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 virtual health care access, 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, employee development focus, and available sponsored education programs. Community engagement & care: Corporate investments, mentoring opportunities, fundraising‑matching, volunteer programmes, employee resource groups, and scholarships for employees’ children. Competitive compensation: Short‑term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Who we are 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. Our experience and perspective help us safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We 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. 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 applicants and is guided by our company values. #J-18808-Ljbffr