The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Distribution Fleet Services

Location: Lakeside, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Salary: $51.92 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date: November 18, 2026

Reference: 2026-6204

We are looking for a Leading Garage Mechanic to join our team. Reporting to the Garage Supervisor, you will lead a team of professionals at our location where we offer you a work option.

Key elements of this role include:

- As a member of the Fleet Services team, you will direct and perform all aspects of preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs to vehicles and associated equipment (i.e. digger/derricks, aerial devices, manlifts, forklifts, cranes, off road equipment, etc.).
- You will be responsible for the day-to-day delegation of work and coordination, in consultation with the Fleet Specialist and Garage Supervisor Customer Coordinators and the Maintenance Planner, of the operation and maintenance of both NSPI and non-NSPI vehicles.
- You will ensure parts levels are adequately maintained, coordinate various sublet services as needed (i.e. paint shop, spring shop, dielectric testing, etc.) and you will be willing to work shift work.
- You will be responsible to assist and support the supervisor with leading and directing a highly skilled work team on a daily basis and may be assigned "acting" duties of the supervisor in his/her absence from time to time.
- You will be responsible to promote safety, environmental awareness, teamwork, and work efficiency. You will be expected to participate in continuous improvement activities and to support all aspects of the work planning process.
- You may be required to work shift work.




- You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
- You will be required to participate in 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, 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.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 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:

- An Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson Truck and Transport Certificate, a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience,



a Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection Certificate and a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia driver’s license with a driver’s abstract satisfactory to NSPI and a minimum of two years licensed driving experience are required.
- You are proficient in mechanic’s skills and in completing service reports on all work performed including proper logging of these reports.
- You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
- You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a solid computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands. Leadership skills, self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently are essential.

Please Note: This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

- Must be able to occasionally lift 65 lbs. from the floor to waist, ability to lift 65 lbs. to shoulder level and 30 lbs. above shoulder on a minimal basis.
- Able to carry 65 lbs. with both hands minimally, with the overall ability to carry 45 lbs. occasionally.
- Able to push and pull using whole body strength on an occasional basis up to 100 lbs.
- Perform frequent static reaching between waist level and shoulder level, along with performing minimal reaching below waist and above shoulder.
- Perform frequent standing, walking and neck extension.
- Perform occasional sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, forward flexional reaching, and neck flexion and rotation.
- Perform minimal squatting, kneeling, and crouching, along with performing crawling on a rare basis. Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple to firm grasp while performing turn

📌 Leading Garage Mechanic (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Power
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality