Utilityworker II (Shift)

Description

• Perform static reaching from shoulder to overhead occasionally and frequently at waist and lateral level
• You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives. You will demonstrate your knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and your responsibilities under the Act.
• You will take a very proactive approach to Safety in Regional Operations and will demonstrate your commitment to the Risk Assessment Process consistently.
• You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Occasionally perform standing, bending, stooping, and forward flexional movements, squatting, twisting while balancing with neck flexion, extension and rotation movements
• Perform sitting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling on a minimal basis
• You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
• Perform frequent walking

Requirements

• 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 be required to take training courses such as: in-house safety, environmental, vehicle operation and other training courses related to your position.
• Use upper and whole body strength to push and pull 20-50 lbs.
• 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.
• A Grade XII education or equivalent, with reading and writing skills necessary to perform the duties of the position safely and effectively, is required.
• You must be able to perform manual labour duties and familiarity and with the capability to use common hand and power tools in the course of the day-to-day work.
• A strong environmental awareness and dedication is required. An understanding of the Environmental Management System (EMS) is considered an asset.
• Being self-motivated and having the ability to get along well with others and work with minimum supervision is essential.
• You must be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
• Demonstrated experience with a certificate for off highway vehicles and towing a trailer would be an asset.
• Must be able to lift a range of 17-66 lbs. from waist to overhead on a minimal to frequent basis
• Able to discriminate colours through vision and adjust to warm temperatures and confined spaces
• Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of headquarters, and you may be required to respond to emergency after hour situations.
• Able to carry 25-66 lbs. with one or two hands
• Communications, Forestry or Utility experience would be considered an asset.
• Use a range of grip strength from simple to firm grasp with turning motions

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• 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.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance