Environmental Scientist - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Environmental Scientist

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, Environment - Hydro & Wind

Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Hybrid

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing date:
September 20, 2023

Reference Number: 11742

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.

We are currently looking for an
Environmental Scientist to join our Environment Services team in a permanent position.

Reporting to the Manage - Environmental (Hydro & Wind), you will be accountable for the provision of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and environmental science expertise with a focus on Power Generation (Hydro) across Nova Scotia Power, including but not limited to supporting Hydro and Wind Operations teams in maintaining environmental compliance and executing operational environmental studies and projects.

As an Environmental Scientist:

Responsibilities, as they pertain to environmental support for hydro operations include, but are not limited to:

Supporting environmental studies and regulatory approvals, including liaising with consultants and regulators and collaborating with internal NSPI groups and Environmental Services staff
Supporting engagement and consultation with the Mi'kmaq of NS
Providing environmental expertise, guidance and support to NSPI, including participating in regular meetings and updates, reviewing engineering designs and consultant reports, understanding current environmental guidelines and regulatory considerations, and advising on potential environmental impacts and mitigation.
Supporting project activities, including the development and implementation of plans to mitigate, minimize and monitor environmental effects, providing field expertise, site supervision and auditing of contractor services, regulatory engagement and reporting
Supporting environmental monitoring, studies, and compliance programs
Preparing and presenting environmental information for employee and/or contractor orientations and training
Data collection, analysis and preparation of reports for regulatory departments/agencies in support of regulatory approvals, compliance monitoring and environmental monitoring.
Organize, track and communicate environmental regulatory requirements, timelines and associated budgets.

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:

You will have completed an Environmental Technologist, Bachelor of Science degree (preferably in Biology/Ecology) or a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
You will have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
Experience in some of the following areas is preferred: Hydro and Flows, Indigenous Engagement, Environmental legislation at Provincial and Federal levels and report/data analysis and interpretation.
Experience in some of the following areas is considered an asset: wetland identification, watercourse alteration, fish and fish habitat, species at risk, use of mapping tools (e.g. GPS/GIS), construction monitoring, ISO 14001 environmental management systems and database management.
You possess a high level of professionalism, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.
You are a selfmotivated team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks and make independent decisions in a timely manner.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right.

Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees.

The successful individual in this role will think strategically and exercise sound judgement, drive operational excellence for customers, cultivate innovation and embrace change but most importantly builds strong, collaborative relationships.

Why join our team?
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