Meter Reader II

The Opportunity

Company, Department:

NS Power, Metro Meter Read

Location

: Kingston, NS

Type of Employment:

Term, Full Time

Rate

: $30.02 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date

: September 4th, 2025

Term Length:

8 months

We are looking for a Meter Reader II to join our team. Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will join a team of professionals at our Kingston location for an 8-month term.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

- As a member of the Meter Services Team, you will be responsible to read and install meters in assigned geographical territories.

- You will carry out connects, disconnects, transfers, meter changes for residential and commercial applications; investigate billing inquiries, and identify and report suspected power diversion.

- As required, you will assist with the reading of meters in various areas of the Territory, obtain meter check readings and meter reads associated with customer service orders.

- You are accountable to communicate with customers in a friendly, professional manner and be able to accurately complete all work assigned in a timely and efficient manner.

- 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 on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.

- To meet customer demand, you will be required to work between 8:00am and 8:00pm (Monday to Friday) for an average of 40 hours per week.

- You will be responsible for 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.

- 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

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

- A Grade XII education or equivalent is required.

- You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License with a minimum of two years driving experience and provide a driver’s abstract satisfactory to NSPI.

- You will have excellent interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to express yourself clearly and confidently.

- You must be able to work with customers in difficult situations and work under pressure while still maintaining a high standard of customer service.

- You will be able to work with minimum supervision, display excellent knowledge of company rules and regulations, demonstrate excellent customer service skills, and work in a safe and efficient manner.

- A working knowledge of computers is an asset.

- You must present yourself in a professional manner with appropriate attire and be able to meet the physical challenges of the position.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

- Must be able to lift a range of 5-20lbs. from the floor to above shoulder on a minimal basis.

- Able to carry 20 lbs. with both hands minimally, with the overall ability to carry 8lbs occasionally.

- Able to push and pull with upper and whole body strength on a minimal basis up to 12 lbs.

- Perform frequent static reaching between waist level and shoulder level, along with performing minimal reaching below waist and above shoulder.

- Perform frequent sitting and twisting while in vehicle.

- Perform occasional walking, bending, stooping, forward flexional reaching, and neck flexion and rotation. Perform minimal standing, squatting, climbing, and neck extension and side flexion.

- Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple to firm grasp while performing pinching motions.

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.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

- 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.

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.