Nova Scotia Power
Provides electricity to customers in Nova Scotia through generation, transmission, and distribution.
Utilityworker II (Shift)
Inspect power lines, ensure safety, environmental compliance, and operate vehicles.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Travel throughout Nova Scotia and assist other locations as needed. • Ensure personal and co‑worker safety by adhering to Occupational Health and Safety rules and risk‑assessment processes. • Maintain environmental performance in line with the Environmental Management System. • Respond to after‑hour emergencies; reside within 30 minutes of headquarters. • Perform manual labour using hand and power tools.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸travel
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸environmental management
- ▸emergency response
- ▸manual labour
- ▸power tools
What You Bring
The role requires traveling throughout the province and may involve temporary assignments to support other areas. Employees must complete in‑house safety, environmental, vehicle operation, and other job‑related training, and actively participate in on‑the‑job skill development. Safety is a top priority; workers are responsible for personal and co‑worker safety, compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, proactive risk assessment, and environmental performance under the EMS. Residence within 30 minutes of headquarters is required, and after‑hour emergency response may be needed. This is a safety‑sensitive position subject to Emera’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and pre‑employment testing. Successful candidates will have at least a Grade 12 education (or equivalent) with strong reading and writing abilities, and be capable of manual labour using common hand and power tools. Self‑motivation, teamwork, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. A valid Nova Scotia driver’s licence with a minimum of two years’ driving experience and a satisfactory driver’s abstract are required; certification for off‑highway vehicles and trailer towing is considered an asset. Experience in communications, forestry, or utilities, as well as familiarity with the Environmental Management System, are advantageous. • Complete in‑house safety, environmental, vehicle operation, and job‑specific training. • Pass Emera Alcohol and Drug pre‑employment test. • Hold Grade 12 education (or equivalent) with strong reading and writing skills. • Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s licence with at least two years of experience and a satisfactory driver’s abstract. • Demonstrate self‑motivation, teamwork, and ability to work with minimal supervision. • Asset: experience in communications, forestry, utilities, or off‑highway vehicle certification.
Requirements
- ▸grade12
- ▸driver licence
- ▸off‑highway
- ▸safety
- ▸teamwork
- ▸forestry
Benefits
The Nova Scotia Power Line Inspector Program is hiring a Utilityworker II (Shift) for the Lakeside location. This is a regular full‑time position offering a salary of $29.09 per hour under the IBEW Collective Agreement (Local 1928). Applications close on February 7, 2026 (Reference 2026-5078). Emera Group offers an inclusive, respectful workplace where diversity is celebrated and employees are supported to grow. The company’s culture encourages innovation, challenges employees to shape a cleaner energy future, and values each individual’s perspective in delivering reliable energy across Atlantic Canada and beyond. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellbeing plan with 24/7 virtual care, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental‑leave top‑up, and wellness offerings. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a defined contribution pension plan, and opportunities for career advancement through internal mobility and sponsored education programs. Community engagement is supported through corporate investments, mentoring, fundraising‑matching, volunteer programs, employee resource groups, and scholarships for employees’ children. • Benefit: comprehensive health plan with 24/7 virtual care and Employee Assistance Program. • Benefit: defined contribution pension plan and competitive salary per IBEW agreement. • Benefit: career advancement opportunities and sponsored education programs. • Benefit: community‑engagement initiatives, mentoring, and scholarships for employees’ children.
Work Environment
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