Power Plant Technician II (Instrumentation Technician &/or Industrial Electrician)

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Point Aconi Generating Station

Location: Point Aconi, NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full-Time - On-site

Salary: $54.12 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

Closing Date: November 12th, 2026

We are currently looking for a Power Plant Technician II - Instrumentation Technician &/or Industrial Electrician to join our Power Production team. they will be reporting to the Controls Supervisor, you will be responsible for routine maintenance, trouble shooting, calibration and installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment throughout the generating station.

Key elements of this role include:

• You will be responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, as prescribed in NSPI Operating Practices and the Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations, and within the environmental stipulations prescribed in the Environmental Operating Permit.
• Stack climbing and repair work on equipment throughout the generating station and participation in specialized environmental testing routines will also be required.
• 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.

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:

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Candidates must either be a full-time employee recognized as a PPTII (Instrument Technician & Industrial Electrician or Electrical Technician) by Nova Scotia Power or possess 2 of the following as long as one is under Instrumentation and one Electrical.
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Instrumentation Controls).
• Red Seal Journeyperson Instrumentation /Control Technician
• A Certificate as an Instrument Controls Technician from an accredited program.
• Red Seal Industrial Electrician
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• A minimum of two years’ experience maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment as found in a generating station or similar industry is required.
• You must be willing to enrol in an apprenticeship program if required. You must have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• You must be proficient with troubleshooting electrical / electronic equipment and software use and programming in an industrial setting.
• 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.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate acceptable color vision for operation of control monitoring equipment.

If no fully qualified candidates apply, consideration may be given to employees recognized as a PPTI Instrumentation Technician by Nova Scotia Power, or that possess one of the instrumentation certificates or Diploma’s noted above.

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

• Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Must be able to lift 60 lbs. from the floor to waist level on a minimal basis.
• Able to carry 60 lbs. with both hands on a minimal basis, with the overall ability to carry between 12-16 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Able to push and pull between 50-100 lbs. with whole and upper body strength on an occasional basis.
• Be able to work from heights using fall protection. Stack work up to 250’ is routine.
• Perform static reaching at waist level on a frequent basis, below waist level on an occasional basis and from shoulder to overhead level on a minimal basis.
• Perform frequent standing, walking, sitting, and neck flexion movements. Perform occasional sitting, bending, stooping, forward flexional movements and neck rotation movements.
• Perform squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and neck extension movements on a minimal basis.
• Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple grasp while performing 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 12th, 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]

• You will be responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, as prescribed in NSPI Operating Practices and the Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations, and within the environmental stipulations prescribed in the Environmental Operating Permit.
• Stack climbing and repair work on equipment throughout the generating station and participation in specialized environmental testing routines will also be required.
• 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.

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.

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Candidates must either be a full-time employee recognized as a PPTII (Instrument Technician & Industrial Electrician or Electrical Technician) by Nova Scotia Power or possess 2 of the following as long as one is under Instrumentation and one Electrical.
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Instrumentation Controls).
• Red Seal Journeyperson Instrumentation /Control Technician
• A Certificate as an Instrument Controls Technician from an accredited program.
• Red Seal Industrial Electrician
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• A minimum of two years’ experience maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment as found in a generating station or similar industry is required.
• You must be willing to enrol in an apprenticeship program if required. You must have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• You must be proficient with troubleshooting electrical / electronic equipment and software use and programming in an industrial setting.
• 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.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate acceptable color vision for operation of control monitoring equipment.

If no fully qualified candidates apply, consideration may be given to employees recognized as a PPTI Instrumentation Technician by Nova Scotia Power, or that possess one of the instrumentation certificates or Diploma’s noted above.

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