Nova Scotia Power jobs

Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety and our customers, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Regional Stores Supervisor.

Accountabilities: As the Stores Supervisor you will be accountable for providing cost effective and efficient delivery of Supply Chain services. Key to delivering this service is the performance management and supervision of a skilled unionized work group engaged in the inventory management and material staging for Energy Delivery’s central warehouse in Lakeside and Tufts Cove Generating Station in Dartmouth.

In addition, this position is responsible for logistics planning related to material deployment across the province that is both effective and efficient. This is accomplished by designing and implementing processes and systems which follow best practices and are aligned with the NSPI’s Enterprise Solution Model, as well as having an in-depth knowledge of the Power Productions and Energy Delivery material requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Ensure a high level of customer service and material utilization when supporting Power Productions and or Energy Delivery work plans.
• Have strong Communication and Change Management skills.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to aid with inventory optimization by supporting the design and implementation of investment decision processes and optimal placement of inventory across the NSPI organization.
• Establish and maintain internal and external transportation systems to ensure timely material delivery to the power plants or regional depots in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
• Ensure compliance of the following, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Legislation, WHIMIS, NSPI Safety Management Program, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Program, Department of Environment and Labour Legislation, through knowledge, understanding and application of programs and legislation.

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.

• You must possess a university degree or significant experience in Supply Chain operations.
• Three to five years supervisory experience in all facets of the operation of a warehouse, as well as materials handling, logistics or related activities would be an asset.
• Previous supervisory experience in an industrial unionized environment is required.
• Knowledge and experience in the electrical utility industry would also be considered an asset.

Other skills required for this role include:

• Knowledge and experience in Supply Chain inventory management, forecasting and utilization.
• Knowledge and understanding of the transportation industry.
• Quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Obsolescence and Cycle counts.
• Investment recovery and surplus.
• Warehouse space planning and materials placement
• Must be adaptable to change and self-motivated.
• Proven customer service and problem-solving skills are essential to the position.
• You must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.
• You must hold a valid driver’s license as travel is a required in this position.
• You should be proficient with computers and programs such as Oracle, Maximo and Microsoft Office software.
• The ability to work within tight deadlines and to handle multiple priorities at one time must be demonstrated.

• 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 plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.