Do you have what it takes to help keep the lights on for our customers in communities across the province? Then joining the Newfoundland Power team could be part of your next adventure…

Who We Are

At Newfoundland Power, we're passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Our roots in Newfoundland and Labrador go back over 135 years. Today, we're part of Fortis Inc., a leader in the regulated gas and electric utility industry in North America. We are proud to employ over 650 talented people who are among the best in the industry.

We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. Together, we strive to create an environment which is free of discriminatory barriers, where everyone is treated respectfully and equitably so they can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: People, Safety, Service, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We believe in going above and beyond to serve our customers and giving back to the place we call home is a longstanding tradition held by our employees. This could be the opportunity for you to continue to grow and develop your career.

The Opportunity

As an Applications Specialist and a valued member of the Technology Department, you will be involved in numerous areas of technology including applications support and development, troubleshooting, project delivery and functional and technical analysis. In addition, you will be responsible to:

• Working in a team environment in supporting, upgrading and enhancing various Human Resource Management System and Financial Management System components while following corporate technology and cyber security standards.
• Leading the rollout of various software enhancement and upgrades, coordinating with IT teams and stakeholders to configure, customize, and deploy solutions according to project timelines and requirements. Ensuring smooth transition from development to production environments.
• Providing ongoing maintenance, support, and troubleshooting for deployed software applications. This includes monitoring system performance, addressing user inquiries and issues, and implementation of updates or enhancements to optimize system reliability and usability.
• Developing detailed design documentation outlining functional and system requirements. Ability to design and develop complex application reports and data queries. Ability to work effectively with software vendors to troubleshoot issues and apply system patches.

Qualifications

• A university degree or college diploma in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Technology Support and/or Technology Project Delivery.
• Strong track record of working with business functional experts in HR and Financial systems.
• Experience with IT change management and software support.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Project management certifications or designations are an asset.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please Apply or visit us online at https://careers.newfoundlandpower.com.

In support of our DEI commitment and to help us to confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers, we invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. More information on this process is provided within our job application tool.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation for any reason during the interview process, please let us know what you need, and it will be kept in confidence. For any questions, please contact [email protected].