Maintenance Person (Certified)-Millwright

Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 20 Jobs
Milton, NS
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The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production

Location: Milton, NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full time

Salary: $48.41 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

Closing Date: May 1st, 2025

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Person Certified – Millwright to join our Hydro & Wind team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent – Heavy Maintenance Shop, you will be responsible for performing all aspects of routine mechanical maintenance and repair work on equipment.


Key elements of this role include:

As a Maintenance Person Certified – Millwright:

  • You must be able to work effectively as a member of the?Maintenance Team and be capable of functioning in a planned work environment.
  • You will be expected to participate in continuous improvement activities and to support all aspects of the work panning process.
  • You will be required to participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
  • You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
  • You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.?
  • You will assure compliance with environmental regulations as they relate to the Environmental Management System (EMS).

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.


These skills will make you successful:

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

  • Certification as a Journeyperson Millwright /Red Seal Millwright with a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in modern mechanical maintenance in a generating station, process industry or equivalent industry is required.
  • You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
  • You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
  • You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights.?
  • You must possess a valid driver's license and be available for after-hour emergency service restoration.
  • Overhead Crane Certification would be an asset.

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.


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
  • Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. from floor to overhead and all distances in between, carry one and two handed 40 lbs.
  • Perform whole and upper body push and pull with weights up to 100 lbs. Perform static reaching between waist and overhead on an occasional basis.
  • Perform bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting standing, walking, and climbing (stairs, ladders) on an occasional basis.
  • Crawl on a minimal basis.
  • Perform static neck flexion and rotation on frequent basis.
  • Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.


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 and let us know why this role is right for you.


The perks of joining our team? We offer:
  • 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.
  • 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: A comprehensive benefits 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.

Competition Number: 4068
Company Website: http://www.nspower.ca

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About Nova Scotia Power Inc.

About Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Our Greatest Source of Energy is Our People

At Nova Scotia Power our people are our greatest source of energy. We have a passion for energy—producing and delivering it safely every day to customers across Nova Scotia. Collaboration, innovative thinking and a commitment to sustainability is driving us towards a greener and smarter energy future and we are currently looking for like-minded people to join us.

Interested in learning more about what it’s like to be part of our team? As an employer, our focus is on delivering an exceptional employee experience from the moment you join us. This includes:

  • A Culture Focused on Safety – As a member of our team, you join a workplace that lives by the motto “everybody goes home safe everyday”.
  • Keeping Health and Wellness Top of Mind – Throughout your career with us, you will be offered a range of services and programs that will help you take charge of your overall well-being.
  • Celebrating Diversity - We see the inclusion of diversity of our team as one of our strengths – and something we continue to focus on and strengthen with the help and guidance from our employees on what’s most important to them.
  • Developing Our Teams and Leaders - Leadership isn’t just for our senior team members – all of our employees are leaders. Our focus is on developing our team by providing opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship to ensure the success of our business while we prepare our leaders for the future.
  • Giving Back – We’re Nova Scotians which means it’s important to lend a helping hand in the communities where we live and work across the province.

Does this sound like a team you want to be part of? If so, visit nspower.ca/careers to find out how.

You can also learn more about us at www.nspower.ca.