Regional Planner [Canada]

 

Job Title: Regional Planner
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Regional Operations

Location: Stellarton, NS
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: May 28, 2023
Reference Number: 11186

At Nova Scotia Power, we’re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It’s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 28, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a Regional Planner to join our Stellarton Regional Operations team in a permanent position.

Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Planning Supervisor, you will be responsible for making effective decisions surrounding field investigation, scoping, estimating, interfaces and documentation for customer service work and/or capital work and/or line extensions. Duties include effectively planning and coordinating the completion of operating, maintenance and construction activities in a timely, cost effective and quality-based manner using computerized software. You will coordinate job planning activities with the customer, other locations/departments, outside agencies and contractors in order to optimize the use of manpower, vehicles and equipment, while minimizing customer service interruptions. You will be called upon to conduct distribution feeder inspections, inspect lines, identify and scope capital project requests, provide detailed cost estimates for internal and external customers, and provide technical support for work crews.

You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.

The successful candidate may be required to initiate and process miscellaneous job orders (billing) and will be required to follow necessary process to ensure compliance with NSPI standards such as Joint Use agreements, overhead (O/H) & underground (U/G) standards and billing.

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 co-workers, by observing and ensuring compliance with 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.

You must be flexible and be willing to work throughout the Metro Territory and at times in other territories. You must locate your principal residence within 30 minutes of the defined headquarters and be available for after hour emergency service restoration.

You will be required to take Standby on a rotational basis.

What skills will make you successful?

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

• A Grade XII education or equivalent is required. You must either possess an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate with one year’s experience or be an Electrical Engineering Technologist with two-three years of transmission and distribution design experience.
• Strong computer skills are required. Familiarity with field planning software used in the design and construction of overhead electric utility distribution systems would be of benefit.
• The successful applicant must be adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing their daily work.
• The successful applicant must possess excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• You have previous project management experience handling multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment and are able to effectively utilize your strong administration, organizational, coordination, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of NSPI territory operations, joint use contracts, traffic control, backhoe and outside contracts is desirable, as is experience with utility distribution equipment, telecommunication equipment and/or underground equipment.
• 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.

If no qualified applicants apply, there may be consideration for an Apprenticeship Program: Applicants who have successfully completed a two-year Electrical Technologist program (or equivalent training and experience) may be considered for the Regional Planner Apprenticeship program.

Salary: $45.20 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement.

Why join our team?

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera : At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. 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. If you don’t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a Job Alert to learn about future opportunities!

 

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