Executive Assistant

• Minimum of 5 years of administrative or executive support experience, preferably supporting senior leaders in a complex business environment.
• College diploma in Office Administration, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as collaboration tools such as Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, changing deadlines, and competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, paired with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• A proactive, resourceful, and adaptable approach, with a talent for anticipating needs and identifying practical solutions.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft is considered an asset.

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.

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 September 23rd , 2026, and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Flexibility : One flexible remote workday.
• Health & Wellbeing : A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, 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.

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.

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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email careers@nspower.ca