Continuous Improvement Coordinator

The Opportunity

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

Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Type: Regular, Full-time - On site

Closing Date: November 15, 2026

We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator to join our Power Production team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Process & Compliance Lead, you will support the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of continuous improvement initiatives across Power Production. In this role, you will work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to drive process improvements, enhance productivity, track performance metrics, and support operational excellence through continuous improvement programs and initiatives.

Key elements of this role include:

As a Continuous Improvement Coordinator:

Continuous Improvement Accountability  

• Accountable for the management and activities related to continuous improvement deliverables, improvement initiatives and efficiency processes/projects.

• Contributes to the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operational areas.

• Facilitate the rollout, development, and communication of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participates in various initiatives to ensure alignment and standardization across Power Production.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote consistency, efficiency, and sustainment of continuous improvement efforts.

Process Improvement & Productivity Support 

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency within existing business processes.

• Work with process owners to streamline processes and support operational improvements.

• Support productivity and efficiency objectives by ensuring activities, stakeholders, and initiatives are coordinated toward common goals.

• Contributes to efforts that enhance operational effectiveness and continuous improvement outcomes.

Planning, Tracking & Administration 

• Maintain schedules related to continuous improvement deliverables and initiatives.

• Coordinate and monitor supporting tasks, action items, and progress tracking.

• Provide administrative support for continuous improvement activities and projects.

• Complete additional administrative duties as assigned.

Health, Safety & Environmental Accountability 

• Promote personal and team safety by adhering to and supporting compliance with Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations.

• Support environmental performance objectives and comply with environmental management system processes and initiatives.

These skills will make you successful:

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

Qualifications:

• Education: University degree, college diploma, or post-secondary certificate from an accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of operational support experience in an industrial or operational environment. Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives is considered an asset.
• Industry Experience: Experience working in a Power Production plant or other industrial operating environment is considered an asset.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license with the ability to travel for business purposes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and productivity enhancement.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Project Coordination: Ability to coordinate initiatives, track deliverables, monitor progress, and support successful project execution.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Adaptability: Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and support change within a dynamic operational environment.

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 November 15, 2026, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: One flexible remote workday.
• 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.

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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email careers@nspower.ca