Technician, GIS – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Technician, GIS

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, GIS

Location: Ragged Lake, NS

Type of Employment: Full-Time, Temporary

Closing Date: April 29, 2026

Note: This position has an expected end date of September, 2026.

We are currently looking for a GIS Technician to join our GIS team in a temporary position. This role will report to the Senior GIS Specialist.

Key elements of this role include:

As a member of the GIS Team, you will:

  • Be responsible for utilizing the capabilities of ESRI ArcGIS application suite, 3rd party software and a variety of computer hardware devices, perform spatial analysis for supporting grid model management and ensure quality assurance of data into the GIS.
  • Be responsible for leading in training and troubleshooting within the GIS group.
  • Interface with the Operational Technology team and provide necessary services to support the safe and reliable operation of Nova Scotia Power’s province wide distribution system.
  • You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of 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.

These skills will make you successful:

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

  • Graduation from a Community College with a GIS certificate and/or an advanced diploma in GIS.
  • Experience with geographic information systems and a good understanding and knowledge of electric utility distribution feeder systems is required.
  • Previous experience with a geometric network or a utility network would be considered an asset.
  • The successful candidate must be proficient working with ESRI GIS software suite including ArcMap, ArcPro, enterprise geodatabases, ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online.
  • Strong communications skills with regard to internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Project Management skills would be considered an asset. You must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Strong analytical, visualization and scripting skills would be considered assets.

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 April 29, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 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, 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.