Full Time Permanent Electrician

The Opportunity Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Energy Delivery, System Maintenance Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time Salary: $49.43 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928 Lakeside and Milton Electricians (Industrial) to join our System Maintenance Team in a permanent position. Reporting to the System Maintenance Supervisor, you will become a member of a team of professionals at our location in Milton and Lakeside and you will perform all aspects of routine electrical maintenance and repair work on equipment throughout the Territory. As an Electrician (Industrial) 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 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 your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing 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. 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. Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of the work location depot, and you will be required to take on call rotation and work other than normal hours and/or in extreme conditions. These Skills Will Make You Successful Certification as a Journeyman Industrial Electrician with a minimum of two years’ experience with troubleshooting electrical equipment is required. If no qualified candidates apply, consideration may be given to those individuals who hold Certification as a Construction Electrician, with the expectation they will complete their Industrial Electrician Certification within an agreed timeframe. You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands. Operation and maintenance experience associated with Substations would be considered an asset. Class 3 Drivers license would be considered an asset. Trailer endorsement would also be considered an asset. Consideration may be given to members of an Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship program if no qualified candidates apply. Perform occasional walking and neck flexion and rotation movements. At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. 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. 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. 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. 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. If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email ***email_hidden***