Director, Environmental Services
Director, Environmental Services
- ID
- 2024-2874
- Category
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Position Type
- Full-Time
Logistics
Job Title: | Director, Environmental Services |
Company, Department: | Nova Scotia Power, Health, Safety, Env & Mi'kmaq |
Location: | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Type of Employment: | Permanent, Full Tim e |
| Closing Date: | May 8, 2024 |
Reference Number: | 2024-2874 |
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The Opportunity
We are looking for a Director, Environmental Services to join Nova Scotia Power’s HSE & Mi’kmaq Relations team. Reporting to the Vice President, HSE & Mi’kmaq Relations, you will be responsible for:
- Leading Nova Scotia Power’s Environmental Services Team. This role will support the administration of the corporate Environmental Management System (EMS) as well as the environmental performance and compliance of NS Power assets and facilities.
- Support the work of NSP's Mi'kmaq Relations team as part of ongoing engagement with Mi'kmaq First Nations in support of NSP projects and initiatives.
Key elements of this role include:
With a passion for collaboration and for supporting the success of team members and other Nova Scotians:
Lead the Environmental Services team and the administration of the NS Power Environmental Management System (EMS), including the development and implementation of emerging environmental policies.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and conformance with the Emera EMS Standard.
Accountable for environmental performance reporting across all aspects of NS Power operations.
Work with provincial and federal environmental regulators in support of NS Power’s operations and programs and to develop and maintain key relationships.
Provide guidance and support for environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, as well as risk identification and mitigation.
Anticipate and communicate impact of emerging environmental regulations and policy on operations of the Company.
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.
These skills will make you successful:
As the ideal candidate you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and possess or are working towards the desired skills and experience listed below:
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in the field of Environment.
- You bring business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Demonstrate strong relationship skills and an ability to work well with people at various levels within the organization.
You are an innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management.
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines, exceptional prioritization, and organizational skills.
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 May 8, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
- Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
- 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.