Leading Garage Mechanic

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Distribution Fleet Services

Location: Lakeside, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Salary: $51.92 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928 

Closing Date: November 18, 2026

Reference: 2026-6204

We are looking for a Leading Garage Mechanic to join our team. Reporting to the Garage Supervisor, you will lead a team of professionals at our location where we offer you a work option. 

Key elements of this role include:

• As a member of the Fleet Services team, you will direct and perform all aspects of preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs to vehicles and associated equipment (i.e. digger/derricks, aerial devices, manlifts, forklifts, cranes, off road equipment, etc.).

• You will be responsible for the day-to-day delegation of work and coordination, in consultation with the Fleet Specialist and Garage Supervisor Customer Coordinators and the Maintenance Planner, of the operation and maintenance of both NSPI and non-NSPI vehicles.

• You will ensure parts levels are adequately maintained, coordinate various sublet services as needed (i.e. paint shop, spring shop, dielectric testing, etc.) and you will be willing to work shift work.

• You will be responsible to assist and support the supervisor with leading and directing a highly skilled work team on a daily basis and may be assigned “acting” duties of the supervisor in his/her absence from time to time.

• You will be responsible to promote safety, environmental awareness, teamwork, and work efficiency. You will be expected to participate in continuous improvement activities and to support all aspects of the work planning process.

• You may be required to work shift work.

• 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 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 will be responsible for your personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction 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.

These skills will make you successful:

• An Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson Truck and Transport Certificate, a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, a Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection Certificate and a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia driver’s license with a driver’s abstract satisfactory to NSPI and a minimum of two years licensed driving experience are required.
• You are proficient in mechanic’s skills and in completing service reports on all work performed including proper logging of these reports.
• 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. Leadership skills, self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently are essential.

Please Note: This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates. 

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Must be able to occasionally lift 65 lbs. from the floor to waist, ability to lift 65 lbs. to shoulder level and 30 lbs. above shoulder on a minimal basis.
• Able to carry 65 lbs. with both hands minimally, with the overall ability to carry 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to push and pull using whole body strength on an occasional basis up to 100 lbs.
• Perform frequent static reaching between waist level and shoulder level, along with performing minimal reaching below waist and above shoulder.
• Perform frequent standing, walking and neck extension.
• Perform occasional sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, forward flexional reaching, and neck flexion and rotation.
• Perform minimal squatting, kneeling, and crouching, along with performing crawling on a rare basis. Ability to perform fine finger manipulation and possess a simple to firm grasp while performing turning and pinching motions.

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 18, 2026 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, 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: 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.

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