Paralegal

6 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Power Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

The Opportunity

Company, Department: NS Power, Regulatory, Legal & Gov. Relations

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Regulatory team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Planning & Compliance, you will work in the Regulatory Department and be responsible for providing expertise and hands-on support.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

  • Drafting correspondence, document management and preparation of documents for filing with the regulator.
  • Assisting with maintenance and oversight of the Regulatory Affairs SharePoint sites.
  • Maintaining a document tracking and compliance system to ensure all required deliverables are met and assigned appropriately.
  • Scheduling appointments and meetings as needed.
  • Travel arrangements and meal ordering as needed.
  • Proof-reading and editing documents, maintaining paper and electronic files, and performing other related paralegal functions.
  • As a key member of the Regulatory Affairs Department, you may also be required to participate in project work.
  • You may also engage with the staff at the Nova Scotia Energy Board on process-related issues.

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.

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 are an experienced Paralegal with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years' professional experience in that role. More experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
  • Formal paralegal training as well as a university degree in a related field; BA or equivalent is considered an asset.
  • You are a hands-on practitioner, highly organized, handle pressure well, and can handle multiple projects and understand the importance of strict deadlines. You must also know how to relate to people in a variety of situations, be highly trustworthy, discreet, and use good judgment. You may be required to interact with members of senior and executive management.
  • You demonstrate effective communication by applying excellent writing, comprehension and proof-reading skills. Customer service, problem solving and decision-making skills are essential.
  • You possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, are attentive to detail and like to work in a dynamic environment.
  • You are able to handle the stresses of a fast-paced, busy environment where priorities can shift frequently and where there are multiple priorities requiring attention.
  • You are customer focused and work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Prior experience in records management would also be an asset but is not required.
  • Proficiency in the MS Office Suite of software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), and Internet Explorer is required. Proficiency in SharePoint and Adobe Pro 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. Apply by November 20, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for 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, 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: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

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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