Continuous Improvement, P.Eng

The Opportunity

Company, Department

: Nova Scotia Power, Work in Asset Management

Location

: Halifax, NS

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full time

Closing Date

: March 19, 2026

The

Continuous Improvement Engineer

will develop and manage process improvement projects within NS Power, thereby providing a safe, reliable, consistent, cost-effective environment with a focus on the customer.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

Accountabilities include managing initiatives from initiation to completion using continuous improvement and project management methodologies. This role will also be responsible for the sustainment and support of cross-functional projects as needed.

Some Of The Specific Tasks Include

- Identify improvement opportunities and manage improvement requests from the business.

- Lead process improvement initiatives across business units including process design and redesign.

- Facilitate process improvement workshops.

- Gather data, perform analytics & solicit field input.

- Develop business cases to support customer experience initiatives.

- Provide status reports and perform presentations for key stakeholder groups.

- Utilize project management methodology to roll out initiatives.

- Coach and support project team members on use of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

- Develop or prepare key performance metrics.

- Audit and support various dashboards.

- Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and provide data-driven recommendations.

- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quick reference guides.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, 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.

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 possess a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or work experience in continuous improvement or process design.

- You are a self-starter and leader with proven organizational and analytical skills who is able to function effectively in a team environment.

- You are outcome oriented with the ability to set goals and priorities in order to deliver on expectations.

- You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong facilitation and presentation skills, strong computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to provide emergency power restoration support.

- A minimum of five years of relevant experience is preferred. Experience in electric utility is an asset. Facilitation, Project Management, Quality Assurance or Continuous Improvement experience are definite assets.

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.

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

March 19, 2026

and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

- Flexibility: Hybrid work model with one flexible remote workday.

- 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.