The Opportunity Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Tufts Cove Generating Station

Temporary, Full-Time - In office

Salary: $40.38 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

5 positions for an Auxiliary Power Engineer (Term) to join our Power Production team in a temporary position. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for all aspects of the safe and cost-efficient operation of the high-pressure boiler turbine unit(s) and all associated auxiliary equipment.

As an Auxiliary Power Engineer (Term)

You must be able to work effectively as a member of the Power Production Operations Team and be capable of functioning in a planned work workplace.

You will be required to participate in competency-based training, 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 your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

You will be responsible for solid environmental performance of the plant and support all ISO 14001 processes and initiatives. You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.

It is the responsibility of the Auxiliary Power Engineer to ensure that NSPI is in compliance with all NERC/NPCC reliability standards related to Power Production.

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.

These Skills Will Make You Successful





A 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Power Engineer in a generating station or industry with similar processes are required.

You will be required to demonstrate acceptable color vision for operation of control monitoring equipment.

You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.

If no qualified candidates apply, applicants who possess a 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate or are currently enrolled in the final year of a 3rd Class Power Engineering program will be considered as Power Engineer Apprentices.

As a registered apprentice, you will be responsible to complete all papers and skills required to successfully obtain your 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate within a specific time frame.

Perform squatting, crouching, neck rotation, neck extension and finger dexterity occasionally

Use neck extensions and rotations occasionally and using side neck flexion frequently to complete tasks throughout the shift

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment,



challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Pension Participation: As a term employee you will be enrolled with our Labor Pool, and you would be eligible for 3% RRSP matching.

Travel Allowance: When dispatched more than 100 km from primary residence.

Vacation Benefits: In keeping with the Nova Scotia Employment Standards Act.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and 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. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email ***email_hidden***

📌 Power Engineer - Full time (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Power
📍 Dartmouth