Continuous Improvement Lead

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Power Inc. Full time

**Job Title**: Continuous Improvement Lead
**Company, Department**: Nova Scotia Power - Power Production
**Location**: Various Locations - Onsite
**Type of Employment**: Regular, Full Time

**Closing date**: August 11, 2023

**Reference Number**: 11578

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.

We are currently looking for a **Continuous Improvement Lead** to join our team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Operations Standards & Productivity, you will support continuous improvement and productivity initiatives within the Power Production team.

**As a Continuous Improvement Lead**:

- You will be required to work closely with members of the Power Production Facilities, Hydro operations, NS Power senior management, as well as other technical groups, to ensure processes are developed and projects implemented in accordance with company guidelines.
- You will lead activities to further develop and implement Productivity initiatives in maintenance and operations including aspects of the Management Operating Systems.
- You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupation Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

**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:

- Have 3 to 5 years of technical experience working in maintenance or operational roles and experience in productivity and process improvement projects while being able to build relationships across various levels of an organization.
- Through your leadership skills have a mindset geared towards innovation and possess a remarkable ability to influence inspire and drive change, focusing on process improvement within our Power Production Operations
- The incumbent has strong interpersonal skills in dealing with multiple work groups and the ability to motivate and encourage teams.
- Be a self-starter and leader with proven organizational and analytical skills who can function effectively in a collaborative team environment, while having knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Strong communications skills with regard to external partners and internal stakeholders.
- A valid driver´s license will be required, and willingness to travel between NSPI facilities to support projects and meetings as required.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will think strategically and exercise sound judgement, drive operational excellence for customers, cultivate innovation and embrace change but most importantly builds strong, collaborative relationships.

**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, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

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 o

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