Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Analytics and Continuous Improvement, the Business Analyst will be accountable to support process improvement projects within NS Power.

This role will support initiatives from initiation to completion using business analysis, process mapping, project management and change management methodologies.

Some of the specific tasks include:

• Support process improvement initiatives across business units including process design and redesign
• Document business processes and develop training documentation as required,
• Facilitate business analysis workshops
• Gather data, perform analytics & solicit business input
• Develop business cases to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and work with all levels from individual contributor to executive, and from different areas of the business
• Provide status reports and perform presentations for key stakeholder groups
• Support the organizational change required for implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop or prepare 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 Business Administration or Commerce or similar education and work experience.
• You are a self-starter and leader with proven organizational and analytical skills who can function effectively in a team environment.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong facilitation and presentation skills, strong analysis skills.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex issues to employees and management alike.
• Strong skills with Visio and workflow diagramming are required.
• Proficiency in Excel is a definite asset.
• Experience with procurement and/or inventory management are definite assets.
• CAPM, CBAP and/or CCBA certifications are an asset.
• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience Business Analysis is required. Business Analysis, Business Case development, 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, Supply Chain Analytics

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than January 31, 2022. Late applications may not receive consideration

Recruitment 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.