Facilities Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:

Facilities Assistant

Company, Department:

Nova Scotia Power - Corporate Facilities

Location:

Halifax, NS, On-Site

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:

June 24th, 2023

Reference Number:
11418

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.

2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a

Facilities Assistant to join our Corporate Facilities team in a permanent position reporting to the Facilities Manager.

As a Facilities Assistant

you will be responsible for:

Compiling weekly on hold reports for Real Estate Team

Validating and processing monthly invoices for the facilities and the Real Estate department

Creating purchase requisitions and maintaining a master purchase order listing.
Liaison with contractors on payments, purchase orders, safety, service agreements and additional inquiries contractors may have.
Assist in various financial processes for facilities and real estate team (accruals, variances, budgeting, etc.)
Occasionally, monitor and action facilities requests from head office or field operations.
Prepare adhoc financial reports as required.
Ability to multitask and work without direction supervision.
The ability to plan and manage work under time constraints.
Support storm response.

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 minimum Grade XII education and a recognized Administration and/or Business Certificate (or equivalent).
A detailoriented individual, working to a high standard is what this position needs, and s/he will have strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational, multitasking and communications skills are required.
A commitment to personal development would be an asset in this role.
Accounts payable experience is considered an asset.

Why join our team?
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Flexibility:

Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
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Health & Wellbeing:

A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness centre, 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 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 abo