Electrician

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Energy Delivery, Underground

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Salary: $49.43 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Sackville

We are looking for an Electrician (Industrial) to join our Underground Team in a permanent position.

Reporting to the Underground Supervisor, you will become a member of a team of professionals at our location in Sackville and you will perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical underground plant on the Transmission/Distribution System throughout the Territory.

Key elements of this role include:

As an Electrician (Industrial):

• You must be able to work effectively as a member of the Underground team and be capable of functioning in a planned and unplanned work environment.
• 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 assist with emergency / storm related power restoration.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. You will have 90 days to provide proof of primary residence.

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.
• You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• 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.
• You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights and within confined spaces.
• 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.
• Previous experience with Transmission / Distribution underground systems would be 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.

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Must be able to lift 70 lbs. from the floor to waist level on an occasional basis and 70 lbs. from shoulder to overhead level on a minimal basis. Able to carry 70 lbs. with both hands on a minimal basis, with the overall ability to carry 30 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Able to push and pull 50 lbs. with whole body strength and be able to push and pull 100 lbs. with upper body strength on an occasional basis.
• Perform static reaching at waist to above shoulder level on a frequent basis and from below waist level on an occasional basis.
• Perform frequent standing and twisting. Perform occasional walking and neck flexion and rotation movements.
• Perform sitting, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, bending, stooping, and forward flexional movements on a minimal basis.
• Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple to firm grasp while performing turning and pinching motions.

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.

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 November 9, 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, 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 protected]

As an Electrician (Industrial):

• You must be able to work effectively as a member of the Underground team and be capable of functioning in a planned and unplanned work environment.
• 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 assist with emergency / storm related power restoration.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. You will have 90 days to provide proof of primary residence.

• 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.
• You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• 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.
• You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights and within confined spaces.
• 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.
• Previous experience with Transmission / Distribution underground systems would be 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.

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