Powerline Technician

The Opportunity:
**Company, Department**: Nova Scotia Power, Regional Operations

**Salary**: $46.55 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

**Closing Date**: September 25, 2024

**Locations: Amherst, Parrsboro**
- Accepting Internal and External Applications_
- We are currently looking for 2_**_ permanent Powerline Technicians_**_ to join our Regional Operations team in Amherst and Parrsboro location._

Key elements of this role include:

- You will be responsible to perform all aspects of line maintenance, construction, customer service work including one-person work and response, while ensuring compliance with safe work methods and practices.
- You will be required to participate in competency-based training, regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
- 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 your 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.

Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of your defined headquarters, and you will be available for after hour emergency service restoration, including rotational standby duty and one-person work.

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

- You must possess an Inter-provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate and be proficient in Powerline Technician skills.
- You must hold a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI.
- You have proven troubleshooting and problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
- You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

- Must be able to lift 55 lbs. from the floor to an overhead height on an occasional basis.
- Occasionally carry items with one or two hands that weigh between 33-55 lbs. which could include ladders, with the ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs. with upper and whole-body strength.
- Possess the grip strength to pinch and perform power grasp tasks.
- Perform static reaching frequently from waist level to overhead.
- Perform bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and forward flexion on a mínimal basis Perform tasks that include balancing, neck flexion, and side neck flexion on an occasional basis.
- Must possess the ability to stand, walk, sit, climb ladders and stairs, rotate and extend neck movement and use a range of finger dexterity on frequent basis in order to perform tasks during the duration of the shift.

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.

Learn more about our culture and values:
The perks of joining our team? We offer:

- **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 applicants and is guided by our company values.