Ops Mgr, Western Territory - Coldbrook, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

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Coldbrook, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Operations Manager, Western Territory

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, Regional Operations

Location:
Coldbrook, NS

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date:
July 18, 2023

Reference Number: 11468

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.

Reporting to the Director of Regional Operations, the
Operations Manager (Western Territory) is responsible for the safe and efficient planning, scheduling and execution of work within their territory.

As part of the Field Operations team, the Operations Manager will lead the team that is responsible for the planning, construction, operation, maintenance and service restoration of the transmission and distribution system within their Territory.

Accountabilities:

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of coworkers, and those under your direction 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.

You will ensure that Nova Scotia Power's business purpose and financial objectives are met through long and short term. You will ensure that all vehicle, equipment, maintenance, and operating procedures are effectively executed.

You will contribute to overall long term business planning and operations by effectively developing work plans and managing capital and operating budgets.

You will ensure that the needs of NSP's customers are a primary focus of all service area activities by delivering on customer service excellence.

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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:

University degree or possess a suitable combination of technical education and experience.
A minimum of seven to ten years supervisory and leadership experience in a utility environment, with emphasis on safety, environment, customer service and productivity.
Must possess excellent leadership, management, communication, organizational and motivational skills and be able to work effectively in the Regional Operations team.
Knowledge of resource work planning and utility finances would be an asset.

Why join our team?
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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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.
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Competitive Compensation:A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

***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 Nova Scotia Power 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