Meter Tester Assistant

The Opportunity: **Company, Department:** Nova Scotia Power, Meter and Inspection Services, Energy Delivery **Type of Employment:** Regular, Full Time **Salary:** $36.37 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928 **Closing Date:** November 19, 2026 **Location: Halifax, NS** We are looking for a **Meter Tester Assistant** to join our team. You will join a team of professionals at our Halifax location. Key elements of this role include:: * You will be responsible for shipping, receiving and cleaning meters and other related equipment. * You will maintain stock records, use various computer applications (CIS, Excel, and SharePoint), assist meter testers and keep work areas organized and clean. * You must be familiar with NSPI’s metering Quality Assurance program, ensuring consistently high quality product is being provided to our customers (both internal and external). * You will be responsible for 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. These skills will make you successful:: * You have a Grade XII education or equivalent and should be detail oriented. You possess strong computer skills and demonstrate your commitment to your personal and professional development. * You must be willing to develop a working proficiency with the applicable Quality Assurance Standards and Technical Procedures and successfully complete an acceptable evaluation. * Previous experience and or training sign-off of applicable technical procedures would be an asset. * You should be comfortable with all applicable software applications. * Forklift experience and knowledge of meter types and testing methods would also be an asset. * You possess strong interpersonal skills along with demonstrated oral and written communication skills and have the physical capabilities to perform all duties related to the Meter Tester Helper Position. ***Please Note:*** *This is a bargaining unit position.* *External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.* Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: * Must be able to frequently lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height with occasionally being required to lift to 77 lbs. * Occasionally lift to 25 lbs. above shoulder height and carry 44-77 lbs. with one or two hands. Ability to use whole body weight to either push or pull up to 100 lbs. * Occasionally perform static reaching from waist to overhead. * Occasionally perform bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, stair climbing with neck flexion, extension, and rotation. * Possess the ability to constantly stand and walk for the duration of shift. 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