Nova Scotia Power
Provides electricity to customers in Nova Scotia through generation, transmission, and distribution.
Utilityworker II (Shift) - Labour Pool
Perform utility tasks like scaffolding, pipe insulation, equipment operation, and maintenance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Utilityworker II will be responsible for the safe and efficient performance of general utility duties. This position is part of a flexible‑term labour pool and supports the Power Production team’s daily operations. Key duties include scaffolding erection and dismantling, non‑asbestos pipe insulation removal and installation, heavy labour, routine maintenance, operation of snow‑plowing equipment and mobile sweepers, cleaning plant equipment, preventative and repair maintenance, and environmental and vegetative control. The worker will also support other Utilityworkers, may be temporarily assigned to other locations, and is expected to travel throughout the province as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸scaffolding
- ▸pipe insulation
- ▸snow plowing
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸equipment cleaning
- ▸environmental control
What You Bring
Employees must complete training courses such as in‑house safety, environmental awareness, SAIA Systems Scaffold endorsement, and vehicle operation, and participate in on‑the‑job training to develop additional skills. They are accountable for personal and coworker safety by adhering to Occupational Health and Safety rules, demonstrating proactive safety practices, and complying with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy, which includes a confidential pre‑employment test. Required qualifications include a Grade XII education or equivalent with strong reading and writing skills, the ability to perform heavy labour and use common hand and power tools, and a self‑motivated attitude with the ability to work with minimal supervision. A valid Nova Scotia driver’s licence with at least two years of driving experience is required, and experience or certification in scaffolding erection or pipe insulation is considered an asset. Candidates must be able to work in confined spaces using appropriate PPE and meet the physical capabilities outlined for lifting, carrying, and moving various loads.
Requirements
- ▸scaffold
- ▸driver licence
- ▸grade xii
- ▸heavy labour
- ▸self‑motivated
- ▸confined spaces
Benefits
Nova Scotia Power, within the Power Production department, is hiring multiple Utilityworker II (Shift) – Labour Pool positions across various locations in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Region. The role offers a wage of $29.09 per hour under the NSPI/IBEW Collective Labour Agreement and is a on‑site labour‑pool employment type. Applications close on February 20, 2026. Benefits for Labour Pool members include pension participation with a 3% RRSP match, a travel allowance for assignments over 100 km from the primary residence, and vacation benefits consistent with the Nova Scotia Employment Standards Act. • 3% RRSP matching pension participation for Labour Pool members. • Travel allowance when dispatched more than 100 km from primary residence. • Vacation benefits in accordance with the Nova Scotia Employment Standards Act.
Work Environment
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