Communications Specialist

The Opportunity:
Communications Specialist
**Company, Department**: Nova Scotia Power, Business Transformation

**Location**: Halifax, NS - Hybrid

**Type of Employment**: 12-month Term Project Position, Full Time

**Closing Date**: July 20, 2025

**Energizing Modern Life & Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future for All**

**Role Overview**

We are forming a Nova Scotia Power Business Transformation Team to lead the successful implementation of a brand-new Oracle Fusion solution. This is your chance to join a dynamic group of professionals and focus on the people side of change that this ERP project requires. We are currently looking to hire a Communications Specialist on a term contract, for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

When you join our Business Transformation team, you will be responsible for leading our ERP project’s communication strategies and creating communications plans that keep our employees connected and informed.

**Your key responsibilities include**:

- Interacting extensively with internal stakeholders to design and run ERP project and company-wide communication materials ensuring consistent messaging.
- Building and managing relationships while navigating competing project requirements and priorities from a communications standpoint.
- Planning, researching, writing and editing various communications materials, including researching and writing content, developing communications plans & strategies, and managing communication campaigns to keep both the project team and the larger Emera team informed and engaged on project developments.
- Reviewing, editing and proofreading materials for various groups to ensure consistency on style and ERP tone of voice.
- Providing general day-to-day ERP communications support and advice.
- Ensuring all ERP promotional materials are aligned with Emera’s brand identity.

**What skills will make you successful?**

You recognize yourself in most of the skills listed below:

- You have demonstrated strong writing and editing skills.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- You can manage communications strategies for a variety of stakeholders.
- You are a team player who can quickly build relationships and have a proven track record of being a strong communicator and collaborator.
- You pay exceptional attention to detail, enjoy autonomy and bring highly developed organizational skills.
- You have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

**Launching your potential**

The following experience will help you succeed in this role:

- You have a degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or equivalent work-related experience.
- You have proven experience delivering communication services and messaging to achieve change in a complex environment.
- You are a creative storyteller who can translate complex technical initiatives into digestible, meaningful content that aligns with the ERP project’s strategy.
- You possess strong leadership skills and can effectively prioritize multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment while meeting deadlines.

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.

At Emera, 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. Your experience and perspective will help Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers.

**Diversity, Equity, and 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.

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