Learning & Development Spec

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources 

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia 

Type of Employment: Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date: December 18, 2025

Join Our Team as a Learning & Development Specialist.

Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you Nova Scotia Power is looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Talent Management Team in a Permanent, Full-time role. Reporting to the Talent Management Lead, you'll be at the center of our employee development and training efforts.

The Opportunity

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs and organizational development initiatives that enhance employee performance, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness. This role combines expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and facilitation to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Key elements of this role include:

As Learning & Development Specialist, you will:

• Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements.
• Design and deliver engaging learning programs (classroom, virtual and e-learning).
• Develop instructional materials, guides, and digital content aligned with adult learning principles.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Act as an internal consultant for departments on team effectiveness and culture-building at multiple levels of the organization.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and subject matter experts to align learning solutions with organizational goals.
• Manage relationships with external vendors for specialized training programs.
• Track and analyze learning metrics and organizational development outcomes.

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.

These skills will make you successful:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education or related field.
• 5 year experience in learning & development or organizational development roles.
• Creative, resourceful, and passionate about learning and development.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational priorities while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Change management expertise.
• Research skills and ability to identify/communicate/present trends and recommendations.
• This role requires occasional travel to support training delivery and team development initiative.

Preferred Certifications

• Certificate or diploma in Adult Education.
• Certificate in Instructional Design considered an asset.
• Certified Training & Development Professional designation considered an asset.

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 December 18, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility:One flexible remote workday.  
• 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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