Planning Co-ordinator (Engineering Support Specialist)

Canada's Ocean Supercluster

Canada's Ocean Supercluster

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Halifax, NS, Canada

Posted on Apr 24, 2026
The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production – Hydro & Wind
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full Time - On-site

Closing Date: May 8, 2026

We are currently looking for a Planning Co-Ordinator to join our Power Production – Hydro & Wind team in a temporary (12-month term) position. Reporting to the Planning Supervisor, you will be accountable for supporting the planning, co-ordination, and controlling all tasks related to plant maintenance needs.


Key elements of this role include:

As Planning Co-Ordinator:

  • You will be responsible for supporting the plant maintenance planning process utilizing the established work management system.
  • You will assist in weekly planning, documentation, and reporting.
  • Will be required to attend, lead, and conduct planning meetings from time to time.
  • You will collect information to assist with updating work orders and building the weekly work plan.
  • You will maintain the preventative maintenance process with issuing work orders and reporting on preventative maintenance stats.
  • You will schedule contractors when required to assist in the completion maintenance work.
  • You will be required to travel throughout the province from time to time to attend meetings and update work backlogs for various Hydro systems.
  • You will provide training and support with regards to the Maintenance Operating System to various Hydro system personnel.

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:

Education & Experience:

  • Possess a post-secondary education with a preference for industrial technology, engineering technologist, project management, business administration, or a related technical program.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project, maintenance, or engineering support would be an asset.
  • Experience in maintenance scheduling would be an asset.
  • Exposure to industrial maintenance environments is considered an advantage

Skills & Additional Requirements:

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Advanced MS Excel skills would be asset.
  • You must hold a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI.
  • You are an energetic self-starter who actively participates as a team player.
  • You are highly organized and capable of creating systems that others can easily utilize.
  • You have a demonstrated ability to solve problems and work independently as part of a team.

Personal Attributes:

  • You have exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Have demonstrated abilities with building partnerships across and between functional groups and delivering communications to other departments.
  • Have strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and work independently.

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 May 8, 2026 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, 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.

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