Utilityworker Ii

**Job Title**: Utilityworker II (Shift) - Line Inspector Program
**Company, Department**: Nova Scotia Power, Meter and Inspection Services
**Location**: Truro, NS
**Type of Employment**: Temporary, Full Time

**Salary**: $25.88 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

**Closing Date**: July 1, 2023
**Reference Number**: 11453

**Note: This is a temporary positions with an expected end date of July 5, 2024.**

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** **temporary Utilityworker II (Shift) for the Nova Scotia Power Line Inspector Program in Truro.

**Accountabilities**:
You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.

You will be required to take training courses such as: in-house safety, environmental, vehicle operation and other training courses related to your position. You must 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 your 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 will demonstrate your knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and your responsibilities under the Act. You will take a very proactive approach to Safety in Regional Operations and will demonstrate your commitment to the Risk Assessment Process consistently.

Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of headquarters and you may be required to respond to emergency after hour situations.

**Skills, Capabilities and Experience**:
A Grade XII education or equivalent, with reading and writing skills necessary to safely and effectively perform the duties of the position, is required.

You must be able to perform manual labour duties, have demonstrated skills in housekeeping requirements and be familiar with and capable of using common hand and power tools in the course of the day-to-day work. Being self-motivated and having the ability to get along well with others and work with minimum supervision is essential.

A strong environmental awareness and dedication, with particular understanding and experience with recycling requirements and standards is an asset. Experience with electrical equipment operation/maintenance and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) would be considered an asset. 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.

**Reports to**: T&D Supervisor

**Why join our team?**
- **Health & Wellbeing**: A comprehensive benefits plan, 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.

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