Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity:

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Gen. Env. & Mi'kmaq Rel.

Location: Western Region, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: November 4, 2024

Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future and looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our team.

As part of the Environmental Services team, the Environmental Scientist is accountable for the provision of the Environmental Management System and environmental science expertise within the Western Region and across NSPI, including both existing operations and new projects. Environmental Services supports all environmental aspects of electricity generation across Nova Scotia Power, including generation and transmission & distribution. You will liaise with internal departments and external regulatory departments/agencies in providing this support.

You will also provide expertise and support on environmental science related to regulatory (environmental) approvals and monitoring programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting environmental monitoring, studies, and compliance programs at NSPI assets and facilities
• Providing field expertise and emergency response related to oil and chemical releases and managing the remediation of impacted sites including customer interaction, scheduling and execution of work and regulatory engagement and reporting
• Providing EMS guidance and support to the Western Region as it pertains to program execution and deliverables including regular meetings and updates, performance and compliance reviews, development and execution of environmental actions and reviews and updates to procedures
• Supporting the environmental aspects of operations, construction, and maintenance activities; including the development and implementation of plans to mitigate and/or minimize the environmental effects of undertakings across NSPI
• Supporting the environmental studies and regulatory approvals in relation to design, construction, and commissioning of new projects
• Preparing and presenting environmental information for employee and/or contractor orientations and training relating to NSPI EMS, petroleum products and electrical equipment management, construction & maintenance activities, oil and chemical management and spill response, wildlife management and risk mitigation, waste management and other environmental programs
• Assisting with the site supervision and auditing of contractor services to ensure compliance
• Data collection, analysis and preparation of reports for regulatory departments/agencies in support of programs and activities across NSPI

These skills will make you successful:

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• You will have completed an Environmental Technologist, Bachelor of Science degree (preferably in Biology/Ecology) or a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
• You will have a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• The requirements of the position are predominantly based in the western portion of the province and residency within this area is preferred.
• Experience in some of the following areas is preferred:
• Contaminated site management
• Oil release response
• Construction monitoring
• Wetland identification
• Watercourse alteration
• Species at risk
• Data analysis
• Use of mapping tools (e.g. GPS/GIS), TDG and environmental legislation at provincial and federal levels
• ISO 14001 environmental management systems and database management.
• You possess a high level of professionalism, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks and make independent decisions in a timely manner.
• The successful candidate will have the ability to report clearly on outcomes to all members of NSPI/Emera. You hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.

At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate for this position, you speak up on health, safety and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. An Environmental Scientist builds strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well-informed decisions.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by November 4, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, 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 focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

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. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.