The Opportunity
Company, Department: Emera, Corporate Logistics
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing Date: December 18, 2025
We are looking for a Facility & Safety Supervisor to join our team reporting into the Corporate Office of the COO.
Key elements of this role include:
Oversee all contractors and ensure standards are met including the contractor safety program;
Ensure coordination with the maintenance contracts including annual inspections for elevators, anchoring, fire protection and others are complete;
Assist with the coordination and communication of regular preventative maintenance;
Work with the facilities department at Nova Scotia Power to find efficiencies / cost savings;
Process all facility requests related to the Emera Place in a timely manner;
Coordinate all office and desk moves within the building;
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasting needs for the facilities department;
Review and arrange payment for invoices related to services obtained within the department;
Respond to urgent requests as needed.
These skills will make you successful:
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
Post secondary education in a facilities related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered;
Experience with Occupational Health and Safety principles;
Knowledge of trades related to site facilities, and repair;
Knowledge of facilities maintenance processes, procedures, and systems;
Supervisory experience would be considered an asset;
Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and annual inspection cycles for building maintenance;
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications including MS Office products is required;
Strong collaboration skills required to work with various functions and operating company teams;
Demonstrated record of achievement with customer service;
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills consistent with Emera’s leadership competencies;
Planning, organization and prioritization skills with demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, problem solving and analytical processing ability;
Self-motivated, flexible and has the ability to work independently, with strong ethical standards;
Development and maintenance of good interpersonal relationships with all employees reflecting client focus in forming partnerships with other stakeholders to meet client needs;
Proven ability to lead initiatives independently and take ownership for actions and results;
Superior verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to work evenings and weekends is required;
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 December 18, 2025 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 and; 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.
