Supervisor, Planning

The Opportunity:
**Company, Department**: NS Power, Distribution Planning

** Location**: Metro, NS

** Closing Date**:November 19, 2025

We are currently looking for a permanent**Planning Supervisor to join our Meter, Inspection and Planning Services team in our Metro Territory.

Key elements of this role include:

- You will ensure the safe and effective utilization of Regional Planners and Customer Planners for the planning 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 scoping and planning activities in an efficient 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 following the safety management system requirements, conducting 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/scheduling workgroups.

- The Planning Supervisor will maintain good labour relations and employee morale by identifying training and development opportunities; ensure vehicles and tools are properly operated and maintained; maintain 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 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:

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.

- Grade XII education or equivalent.

- A certificate in the Electrical trade and/or a Certificate in Engineering Technology and/or Certificate as an Electrical Technicians and/or a red seal PLT Certificate would be preferred.

- Adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing the work management and scheduling processes.

- You must possess a valid driver's license, a 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 employees or external contractors would be an asset.

- Experience in planning operations 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.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

- **Flexibility**: Hybrid work model.
- **Health & Wellbeing**: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, 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**: Short-term incentive plans 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 at