Leading Garage Mechanic

The Opportunity: **Company, Department:** Nova Scotia Power, Distribution Fleet Services **Location:** Lakeside, Halifax, Nova Scotia **Type of Employment:** Regular, Full Time **Salary:** $51.92 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928 **Closing Date:** November 18, 2026 **Reference:** 2026-6204 We are looking for a **Leading Garage Mechanic** to join our team. Reporting to the Garage Supervisor, you will lead a team of professionals at our location where we offer you a work option. Key elements of this role include:: * As a member of the Fleet Services team, you will direct and perform all aspects of preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs to vehicles and associated equipment (i.e. digger/derricks, aerial devices, manlifts, forklifts, cranes, off road equipment, etc.). * You will be responsible for the day-to-day delegation of work and coordination, in consultation with the Fleet Specialist and Garage Supervisor Customer Coordinators and the Maintenance Planner, of the operation and maintenance of both NSPI and non-NSPI vehicles. * You will ensure parts levels are adequately maintained, coordinate various sublet services as needed (i.e. paint shop, spring shop, dielectric testing, etc.) and you will be willing to work shift work. * You will be responsible to assist and support the supervisor with leading and directing a highly skilled work team on a daily basis and may be assigned “acting” duties of the supervisor in his/her absence from time to time. * You will be responsible to promote safety, environmental awareness, teamwork, and work efficiency. You will be expected to participate in continuous improvement activities and to support all aspects of the work planning process. * You may be required to work shift work. * You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province. * You will be required to participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills. * You will be responsible for your personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction 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. * This position is considered a safety sensitive position. As such, the successful candidate must comply with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy which requires a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test in accordance with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Procedure. These skills will make you successful:: * An Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson Truck and Transport Certificate, a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, a Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection Certificate