Systems Specialist

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Safety

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: January 2, 2026

We are currently looking for a

Systems Specialist

to join our Corporate Safety team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director Safety, you will be responsible for strategically supporting the enterprise safety and environment technology solution used for reporting incidents and various assurance related activities across the Emera group of companies. You will play a pivotal role in the implementation and future support model for the platform.

Key elements of this role include:

- Maintain the safety and environment technology solution and monitor system and service level monitoring.

- Support corporate application security policies, practices and procedures and stay current on changes to standards by engaging with internal IT Security/Cyber stakeholders.

- Support configuration changes, new functionality based on business requirements and incident response including testing, troubleshooting, escalation protocols, and deploying changes/communications in coordination with the business.

- Collaborate with internal and/or external stakeholders to improve work processes for greater internal stakeholder experience and efficiency.

- Assist with assessing new functionality requests and collaborate with internal stakeholders from Emera operating companies and align with the corporate technology road map.

- Explore new vendor opportunities (features, enhancements, modules, etc.) within the technology solution to ensure continuous improvement and support adoption.

- Learn and have an awareness of industry innovation and trends impacting technology and the business solution. Share key insights with internal stakeholders.

- Review master data (e.g., incident reports, PeopleSoft integrations) within the technology solution for completeness, accuracy, and proactively work with the business to ensure clean data.

- Manage user access, permissions, and data security across Emera operating companies.

- Communicate, engage and support training and awareness activities on the technology solution for Emera group of companies (knowledge bases, job aids, FAQ’s, etc.) .

- Develop Emera Safety business continuity processes and materials documentation for the technology solution.

- In conjunction with internal stakeholders, develop and evaluate KPIs on technology solution investment and service levels on a periodic basis.

These skills will make you successful:

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

- Bachelor's degree or college diploma in computer science, information technology, business or other related fields.

- 2-5 years’ experience in cloud-based solutions and are able to configure at the application level.

- Experience working with configuring and supporting cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, other SaaS systems) considered an asset

- Highly motivated, energetic, and hands-on professional with strong collaborative skills who can work with diverse team members (both internal and external).

- Passionate about digital innovation and delivering exceptional customer experience.

- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage your own workload while multi-tasking to meet deadlines.

- Knowledge and understanding of technical and development processes are considered an asset.

- In-depth knowledge of the digital landscape and newly emerging technologies and social platforms.

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 January 2, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

- 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 and; volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.

- Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plan 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.