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Field Biologist - 6 Months Term
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Halifax, NS, Canada
Posted on Apr 12, 2026
The Opportunity
Key elements of this role include:
These skills will make you successful:
Learn more about our culture and values
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera
Recruitment & Promotion Policy
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Environmental Sciences
Location: 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-time
Closing Date: April 14, 2025
Note: This is a 6-month term 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 Field Biologist - 6 Months Term.
Key elements of this role include:
- You will be responsible for carrying out environmental work related to all aspects of Environmental Services activities and projects. Field surveys may include: water quality, fish and fish habitat, riparian flow releases, vegetation, species at risk, and bathymetry.
- Also, part of the job is the maintenance and calibration of survey equipment, recording of site information, data entry into a database, report preparation and participation as part of the Environmental Services Team to evaluate and mitigate environmental effects of NSPI operational activities and projects. Field work may be required for extended durations, often in remote areas.
- You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations, including Hydro and Environmental Services Safe Work Practices and Operational Procedures.
- You will share in the accountability of NSPI’s environmental management system, in the continual improvement of Business Unit environmental performance and for the meeting of environmental objectives and targets.
These skills will make you successful:
- Our ideal candidate will be working towards or recently graduated with a BSc in Biology, diploma in environmental technology, or other equivalent educational experience. Environmental field experience, in particular in aquatic systems, is considered an asset. Other qualifications and experience will be considered.
- You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office ™ applications. You perform work in a professional manner and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- You are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective oral and written communication skills.
- You hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
Assets:
- First Aid / CPR - Level A
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Backpack Electrofishing
- Swift Water Rescue
- Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
- Radio Operator’s Card
- Familiarity with the freshwater fish species of Nova Scotia
Reports to: Manager, Environment - Hydro and Wind
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 14th,2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
- 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.
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.