Forestry Coordinator

The Opportunity:
Company, Department: NS Power, Vegetation Management

Location: Truro, NS

Closing Date: October 7, 2024

We are looking for a Forestry Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Vegetation Management, you will work with a team of professionals at our Truro location.

Key elements of this role include:
Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Forestry Coordinator.
- You will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing regional annual vegetation management plans.
- You will be required to coordinate, inspect and audit activities of vegetation management contractors. You will be accountable to represent NSPI's interest in the resolution of vegetation management issues with public and private landowners.
- You will be required to work together with Operations and Engineering in carrying out and completing the vegetation management plan.
- 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 responsible for personal safety and that of 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 be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing 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.

These skills will make you successful:
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

- Experience with the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required.
- You must hold a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license satisfactory to NSPI with a minimum of two years licensed driving experience You are a detailed-oriented individual, working to a high standard.
- You possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills. You are extremely organized, with a strong ability to multi-task.

Strong communication skills (oral, written and computer) are required. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. from the floor to overhead level. Able to carry 20 lbs. with both hands on a mínimal basis.
- Able to push and pull 20 lbs. with whole and upper body strength on a mínimal basis.
- Perform static reaching at waist level on a frequent basis, shoulder level on an occasional basis and from below waist to overhead level on a mínimal basis.
- Perform frequent to constant sitting.
- Perform occasional to frequent walking. Perform standing, squatting, bending, stooping, forward flexional and neck flexion movements on an occasional basis. Perform kneeling, crouching, climbing, and neck extension movements on a mínimal basis.
- Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a frequent light grasp while performing turning motions.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and 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.
- **Health & Wellbeing**: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a 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, 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, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
- ** Competitive Compensation**: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:
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 our appl