Manager, Continuous Improvement

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Office

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: January 10, 2025

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 Manager, Continuous Improvement within the Nova Scotia Power Safety Department.

We are getting ready to lead the largest transformation in the history of our company. Our goal is to reach 80% renewable electricity sales by 2030. This means that we will have to transform our current processes and how we deliver clean energy to help build a greener economy.

It’s an exciting time to join our organization and we’ve already made significant progress. Since 2005, we have achieved a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 43% reduction in coal use. As we continue our path to 2030, we are looking for like-minded people that share our passion for cleaner energy to help us grow into the future.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Safety, the Manager, Continuous Improvement leads a team of direct and indirect reports and consultants to identify, develop and execute continuous improvement projects within the Safety department. Included in continuous improvement initiatives is process mapping, standardization and improvement, identification, development and reporting of key performance indicators, document control and management of the implementation of technology projects. The Manager, Continuous Improvement will take a data-driven approach to opportunity identification and target setting and will implement and sustain strategic initiatives from initiation to completion using structured continuous improvement, project management and change management methodologies. As a key member of the Safety leadership team, the Manager, Continuous Improvement actively contributes to regular department strategic planning activities and ensures that workplans are aligned with both department and corporate strategic objectives.

As a collaborative leader, you are focused on establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business to successfully execute identified improvement opportunities both within the Safety department and for safety-related processes that impact other business units. You proactively seek opportunities to continuously improve the systems, processes, technologies and reporting that reinforce safety as our top priority, helping to advance a culture of continuous improvement within the Safety team.

Specific Accountabilities include:

• Active identification and leadership of process improvement and technology implementation projects that strive to enable safety strategy and culture, standardize and improve department processes, clarify roles/responsibilities/accountabilities and create greater value both internally within the safety department and for processes that impact other business units.
• Data-driven identification and business case development for new technologies and other process improvements that will help advance the safety strategy and culture.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Safety team members and other internal stakeholders and committees, regularly engaging those groups on opportunity identification and implementation, status reporting and change management activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of longer-term safety strategies to continue to enhance and refine the Safety Management System, programs, and procedures.
• Build and leverage relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization to support decision-making, change management activities and continuous improvement projects.
• Define, optimize and improve existing and newly identified safety reporting methodologies, data quality, format and content, in consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Oversee the development, maintenance and communication of key performance indicators.
• Identify and implement opportunities to apply advanced analytics and AI to data and associated opportunities to use those analytics in safety planning activities.
• Work with other Safety department leaders to consolidate work plans and provide regular progress reporting for ongoing Safety department strategic objectives and projects.
• Participate in budgeting and cost management activities within the department.
• Plan and participate in business continuity, security and emergency planning exercises, and support emergency response where needed.

Our commitment to safety requires relentless focus and effort. As the successful candidate you recognize yourself in the following competencies, and possess or are working towards the desired skills and experience listed below:

• You possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or science with 5+ years of experience leading continuous improvement teams or projects.
• You have demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams of direct and indirect reports to implement and sustain complex projects and/or continuous improvement initiatives in an operational environment.
• A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma designation will be considered an asset for this position.
• You take a collaborative approach and understand how to coach and lead others to empower a culture that leads with safety.
• You possess excellent organizational and leadership skills and have experience leading teams through change and mentoring employees.
• You are a critical thinker who can identify and act on barriers that impact success within the team and within the organization.
• You have a high level of personal organization, are detail-oriented, and work independently to meet deadlines.
• You build effective working relationships and demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communication.

At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate, you are a strong leader who works to advance a safety culture by placing safety above any business objective. You understand the importance of strong inclusive teams and develop employees to take on challenges and opportunities. You encourage innovation, lead change to ensure continuous improvement demonstrating integrity, and set clear expectations for a high standard of work performance for yourself and your team. Lastly you will connect every decision to the company strategy and apply sound judgment to translate new ideas into actions.

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 January 10, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model
• 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: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

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.

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.