Continuous Improvement Coordinator

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Continuous Improvement

Location: Nova Scotia, Canada - Hybrid

Closing Date: December 5, 2024

We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join our Power Production Operations team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager of Operations Standards & Productivity, you will be responsible for the duties listed below as well as supporting Emergency Storm Response where we offer you a hybrid work option.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

As a Continuous Improvement Coordinator, you will:

• Assist in coordination & management activities relating to CI deliverables and improvement initiatives driven by the Continuous Improvement team.
• Responsible for supporting the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive consistency, efficiency, and sustainment.
• Assist CI Team in rollout, process development and communication of Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements within existing business processes and work with process owners to streamline processes.
• Work with Power Production to ensure all moving parts are communicated and working towards a common goal as it relates to productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain and manage the schedule and supporting tasks/action tracking for activities related to the Continuous Improvement core deliverables and initiatives.
• The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will participate in various initiatives ensuring alignment across Power Production.
• Complete other administration tasks as requested.
  
  

You will be responsible for your 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.

These Skills Will Make You Successful

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

• The successful candidate will possess a university degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, college diploma, or post-secondary certificate.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5-10 years administrative experience. Having continuous improvement experience is considered an asset.
• Candidates with minimum 5 years of experience in a Thermal plant or operating in an industrial environment will also be considered.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, specifically with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are required.
• You are a team player who is a highly analytical, a creative problem solver with strong communication and presentation skills.
• As this position may require travel, you must possess a valid driver’s license.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
  
  

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 December 5, 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.