The Opportunity
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production
Location: Point Aconi, NS
Type of Employment: Regular, Full-time -On-site
Closing Date: March 28th, 2025
This role is based at our Point Aconi Generating Station at 1800 Prince Mine Rd, Point Aconi, NS and you are required to be on-site for this role.
We are currently seeking an
Administrative Assistant IV to join our Power Production team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to our team at Point Aconi Generating Station.
Key Elements Of This Role Include
The ideal Administrative Assistant IV will:
- You will process payroll entry, invoices, expense reports, requisitions, and purchase orders using software such as Excel and Oracle.
- You will prepare monthly reports and perform other general administrative support duties.
- You will be responsible for interacting with staff, accountable for sorting mail, tracking/reporting/follow up on current programs and metrics, word processing, maintaining bulletin boards, organizing our safety management system, filing, and ordering office supplies.
- We value individuals who demonstrate initiative, respect confidentiality, maintain a strong work ethic, and are dedicated to quality.
- You will be the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) Recording Secretary.
- You will assist with our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team, Charitable Donation Committee, Social Club and 24 Hour Safety / Safety and Health Week Planning Committee.
- You will be required to perform at a high level of competency and independence.
- You will assist with other administrative duties as required.
You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
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:
- You have a Grade XII education or equivalent and/or office administration training. Equivalent experience or certifications will also be considered.
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of administrative support experience.
- You have a good working knowledge of various software packages (i.e. Word, Excel, MS Project, Invoice Express and Oracle).
- Accounting and/or knowledge of statistics would be a definite asset.
- You have a thorough knowledge of current office procedures and have proficient typing and computer utilization skills.
- You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
- You have effective communication and organizational skills.
- You are a self-starter who has the willingness and ability to learn new processes and will become competent in the applications required for this position.
- You have strong analytical and quantitative skills and are attentive to detail.
- You are a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills.
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
March 28th, 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, 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, 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.
