Garage Mechanic

Location

Sydney, NS | Canada

Job description

Job Title:

Garage Mechanic

Nova Scotia Power, Fleet Services

Sydney, N.S.

Regular, Full Time

$43.96 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement 

March 26, 2025

2024-2725

Reporting to the Garage Supervisor, we are currently looking for a Garage Mechanic to join our fleet services team in a permanent position.

Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Garage Mechanic.

• As a member of the Fleet Services team, you will carry out all aspects of preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to vehicles and associated equipment (I.e. digger/derricks, aerial devices, manlifts, forklifts, etc.).
• 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 and that of your 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.

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.

You must locate your primary residence within 30 minutes of Headquarters and be available for rotational after hours work if required.

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

• An Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson Truck & Transport Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years experience and a Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
• 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 have demonstrated proficiency in mechanic’s skills.
• 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.
• If no qualified candidates apply, candidates with a Truck & Transport Repair Certificate maybe considered as apprentices. As a registered apprentice, you will be responsible to complete all papers and skills to successfully obtain your Journeyperson Truck & Transport Certificate within a specific time frame.

• 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.

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 March 26, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• 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.

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of  , and  . 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.

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the   . 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.

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$43.96 per hour