Junior Network Analyst - Term

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corp. Tech. Technical Support

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: April 22nd, 2025

We are hiring a Junior Network Analyst to join our Infrastructure Services team. This position requires you to be within the Halifax Regional Municipality or Nova Scotia Region.

NOTE: This is a term role until 12/22/2025.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

1. Site / Technical Documentation:
   
   • Collaborate with the networking team and our Managed Service Provider to maintain accurate and up-to-date site documentation.
   • Document network equipment, configurations, and physical layouts.
   • Assist in creating and updating network diagrams and schematics.
   • Work with the ITSM application, Network Monitoring tools and Network Management tools to update information.
2. Asset Management:
   
   • Track and manage networking assets, including routers, switches, access points, and cables.
   • Maintain an inventory of hardware and software components.
   • Assist in asset audits and ensure compliance with asset management policies.
   • Update and verify information contained within the ITSM Application.
3. Physical Surveys:
   
   • Visit NSPI sites within the province to conduct physical surveys.
   • Inspect network infrastructure, identify any issues, and document findings.
   • Collaborate with field technicians to assess cabling, equipment placement, and environmental factors.
4. Wireless Surveys:
   
   • Conduct wireless site surveys to assess signal strength, coverage, and interference.
   • Use specialized tools to measure wireless performance and identify optimal access point placement.
   • Provide recommendations for improving wireless connectivity.
   • Upload and config wireless survey data into the management platform.
5. Travel:
   
   • Be prepared for occasional travel to NSPI sites across the province.
   • Collaborate with the team to plan survey trips efficiently.
   • Ensure compliance with travel policies and safety guidelines.

These Skills Will Make You Successful

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

• Have a bachelor's degree in a relevant post-secondary program (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Electrical Engineering).
• Strong interest in networking, wireless technology, and site documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with network protocols, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license (required for travel).

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and 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. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity?

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. 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. Apply by April 22nd, 2025, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• 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.