Operational Technology Team Lead

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Customer Experience & Innovation 

Location: Ragged Lake, Nova Scotia 

Type of Employment: Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date: November 6, 2025

We are currently looking for an Operational Technology Team Lead to join our Customer & Grid Intelligence team in a permanent position. 

Reporting to the Operational Technology Manager, you will work with a high level of independence, lead technical teams focused on supporting distribution grid operations technologies like Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) & Geographic Information System (GIS).  

Key elements of this role include:

As an Operational Technology Team Lead, you will: 

• Provide expert specialist advice and support to a wide range of clients and project teams across NSP operations.
• Pilot and implement technologies that will unlock value for customers and NSP programs.
• Coordinate and liaise with external vendor partners of OT systems like Schneider Electric and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
• Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to influence and ensure the achievement of quality outcomes.
• Lead diverse engineering teams who specialize in energy delivery and grid operational technologies.
• Champion the implementation of security best practices that safeguard  operational technology networks against evolving threats.

These skills will make you successful:

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management, maintenance, engineering, or planning; experience with energy delivery technologies and power system grid operations is preferred.
• Experience with leading diverse engineering teams would be considered an asset.
• Must be a strategic thinker who can demonstrate the ability to lead and influence others through organizational change.
• Solid communication skills, a strong attention to detail and an ability to set appropriate expectations and deadlines while managing several different tasks simultaneously.
• Technical competencies in process improvement and change management.

Safety: 

• Hold safety paramount at all times, for self and others.
• You will be responsible for your personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. 
• Ensuring Safety Program requirements are being met in a timely manner. 

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 October 9, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

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

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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