Supervisor, Planning - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Power

Nova Scotia Power

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Planning Supervisor

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, Regional Operations

Location:
Northeast and Cape Breton Territory, NS

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:
April 4, 2023

Reference Number: 11093

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 a permanent Planning Supervisor to join our Regional Operations team in the Metro territory.

Accountabilities:

As the Planning Supervisor, you will ensure the safe and effective utilization of Regional Planners, Customer Planners and Planning Coordinators for the scoping & planning of excellent electric service to customers in your area.

You will ensure Nova Scotia Power's standards for customer service are met or exceeded by utilizing a skilled workforce to complete scoping and planning activities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

As the successful applicant, you may be required to work throughout the province based on the business requirements.

You will be responsible for the safety performance of the business unit by following the safety programs, conducting accident investigations, and ensuring that employees work safely, and the public is protected.

You will establish a mutually supportive working relationship with other field supervisors, regional and business administration support groups, external business contacts and planning/scheduling workgroups.

The Planning Supervisor will maintain good labour relations and employee morale by identifying training and development opportunities; ensure vehicles and tools are properly operated and maintained; maintain a current knowledge of rates, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, standards, and collective agreements.

You will assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections and will implement cost control measures. You must be available for rotational supervisory standby.

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, 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.

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:
Excellent interpersonal skills and you must have demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.
Grade XII education or equivalent.

A certificate in the Electrical trade and/or a Certificate in Engineering Technology and/or Certificate as an Electrical Technicians and/or a red seal PLT Certificate would be preferred.

A daptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing the work management and scheduling processes.
Valid driver's license.

Good working knowledge of computers, knowledge of the work management and scheduling system, and experience in electrical overhead and underground distribution operations would be preferred.

Previous supervision of crews or external contractors would be an asset.
Experience in planning operations and dispatching would be an asset.

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 endeavor to drive operational excellence for customers and rhink strategically and exercise sound judgement.

Reports to:
Manager Planning and Inspections

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 foc