T&d Supervisor

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

**Location**: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

**Closing Date**: November 14, 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** T&D Supervisor** to join our Regional Operations team at the Bridgewater depot in a permanent position.

Key elements of this role include:

- As the T&D Supervisor, you will ensure the safe and effective utilization of human resources and material resources for the provision of excellent electric service to customers in your area.
- You will ensure Nova Scotia Power’s standards for customer service are met or exceeded by utilizing a skilled workforce to complete operating, maintenance, and construction activities in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- As the successful applicant, you may be required to work throughout the province based on the business requirements.
- You will be responsible for the safety performance of the business unit by conducting safety programs and accident investigations and ensuring that employees work safely, and the public is protected.
- You will establish a mutually supportive working relationship with other field supervisors, regional and business administration support groups, external business contacts and planning workgroups.
- The T&D Supervisor will maintain good labour relations and employee morale by providing training and development opportunities; ensure vehicles and tools are effectively operated and maintained; sustain a current knowledge of rates, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, standards, and collective agreements.
- You will assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections and will implement cost control measures.
- You must be available for rotational supervisory standby. You must demonstrate your ongoing personal commitment to the Capabilities Development Process.
- You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction 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.

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

- Grade XII education or equivalent.
- A Certificate in the Electrical trade and/or a Certificate in Engineering Technology and/or Certificate as an Electrical Technician would be preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.
- Adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing the work management and scheduling processes.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Good working knowledge of computers, knowledge of the work management and scheduling system, and experience in electrical overhead and underground distribution operations would be preferred.
- Previous supervision of crews or external contractors would be an asset.
- Experience in an electrical utility would be an asset.

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:
At the Emera Group of Companies, 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 us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

- **Flexibility**: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
- ** Health & Wellbeing**: A comprehensive benefits pl