Leading Electrical Technician

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Substation Operations Transmission

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Salary: $54.31 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date: September 2, 2026

Locations: Sydney Townsend, Coldbrook, Stellarton, Lakeside

We are currently looking for 4 Leading Electrical Technicians to join our Substation Maintenance team.

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Substation Operations Supervisor, you will lead a team of professionals at our mentioned locations.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

As a member of the Substation Maintenance team,

• You must have a strong working knowledge of the purpose and operation of all electrical/electronic equipment related to substations, including PLC's, solid state relaying, remote SCADA telemetry and all associated protection equipment. You must also have a strong electrical and mechanical working knowledge of substation transformers, breakers, reclosers, switches, and various other substation equipment.
• You will direct and perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic substation equipment on the Transmission/Distribution System (e.g. reclosers, breakers, transformers, controls, protective relays, telecommunication).
• You will be required to assist with the operation of the NSP electrical transmission system related to switching and isolation of transmission lines for maintenance or other operational requirements.
• You may be required to travel throughout the province for work related to maintenance, reliability and customer restoration.
• You will be required to assist with emergency / storm related power restoration
• You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
• You will be required to provide mentorship to electrical technicians and electrical technician apprentices
• You will be required to participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
• 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.
• Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of work location depot , and you will be available for after-hour emergency service restoration including rotational standby duty if required.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. As such, the successful candidate must comply with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy which requires a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test in accordance with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Procedure.

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 must possess a Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology from an accredited program recognized by TechNova and have five (5) years experience maintaining electrical equipment related to transmission and distribution.
• You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments and are proficient with troubleshooting electrical / electronic equipment and software use and programming in an industrial setting.
• You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights and within watercourses.
• You have demonstrated leadership skills, are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
• You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of two years driving experience and provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI.

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.

Please Note:- This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

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 September 2, 2026 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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email ***email_hidden***