Continuous Improvement Eng - Jobs in Lakeside, NS

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Reference Number: 9242Department: T&D Procurement and real EstateLocation: Lakeside, NSType of Employment: Regular, Full-timeDate Posted: December 20, 2020Nova 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 Continuous Improvement Engineer .Accountabilities: The successful candidate will join the Procurement, Real Estate & Corporate Security team, whose objective is to deliver maximum value to our internal customers by delivering safe, effective and efficient procurement, supply chain, inventory management, real estate and security services. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will develop, prioritize and manage data-driven process improvement projects with a consistent focus on the customer experience.This role will manage initiatives from initiation to completion using continuous improvement, project management and change management methodologies. This role will also be responsible for the sustainment and support of continuous improvement program within the department.Some of the specific tasks include:

• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and manage improvement requests from the business
• Prioritize and lead process improvement initiatives across business units, including process design and redesign
• Facilitate process improvement workshops and other proactive engagement with internal business stakeholders
• Gather data, perform analytics & solicit field input
• Develop business cases to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide status reports and present status updates to key stakeholder groups
• Utilize project management methodology to implement continuous improvement program
• Coach and support project team members on use of continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Support and lead organizational change required for implementation of continuous improvement program
• Identify, develop, and report key performance metrics

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.Skills, Capabilities and Experience: You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar education and work experience. You are a self-starter and leader with proven organizational and analytical skills who is able to function effectively in a team environment. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong facilitation and presentation skills, strong computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to provide emergency power restoration support.A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required. Facilitation, project management, change management and continuous improvement experience are definite assets.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 for this position, you speak up on health, safety and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. You build strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisions.In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.Reports to: Manager, Analytics and Continuous ImprovementForm of Application: Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting. Complete all required information fields, and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than* January 7*th, 2022. Late applications may not receive considerationRecruitment and Promotion Policy: At Nova Scotia Power we believe that it is powerful when everyone is included.We strongly encourage applications from equity groups who have been historically underrepresented, including members of the visible minority community (especially those from historic African Nova Scotian communities), Indigenous peoples (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles, as well as members of the LGTBQ+ community.If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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