Director, Talent & Workforce Strategy

The Opportunity Company Department: Nova Scotia Power Human Resources Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Type of Employment: Full-time Regular Closing Date: September 30th 2026 At Nova Scotia Power the companys greatest source of energy has always been its people. The organization works in every community across the province from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove Cape Breton. Every day their teams are committed to providing safe reliable electricity so that customers and communities can thrive. Are you a forward-thinking HR leader who can connect business strategy with the people and capabilities needed to bring it to life Nova Scotia Power is seeking a Director Talent & Workforce Strategy to lead an integrated approach to workforce planning talent acquisition talent and leadership development succession planning diversity equity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources this is a highly influential role with the opportunity to shape Nova Scotia Powers workforce strategy during a pivotal period of transformation. Key elements of this role include: As the Director Talent & Workforce Strategy you will develop and lead a forward-looking workforce strategy aligned with Nova Scotia Powers long-term business priorities. Working closely with senior leaders and Emeras Corporate HR team you will anticipate future workforce and capability needs strengthen talent and succession pathways and create opportunities to develop and reskill employees as roles and technologies evolve. Using workforce analytics and market intelligence you will translate emerging needs into practical strategies while building partnerships with educational institutions industry associations and talent networks. The ideal candidate is a strategic and visionary HR leader who is equally comfortable seeing the big picture and translating it into action. You are an exceptional relationship builder with strong business acumen sound judgement and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization. You bring 10 or more years of progressive HR or talent management experience including demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide talent and workforce initiatives and partnering with executive leadership. A bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field is required. A CPHR designation and change management certification are considered assets. Nova Scotia Power is looking for a curious collaborative and future focused leader who understands the important connection between people and business strategy. This is an opportunity to help build the workforce needed to power Nova Scotias future while contributing to an organization whose work has a meaningful impact on communities across the province every day. To learn more about Nova Scotia Power please visit: Please submit your resume online by clicking Apply. For more information contact Madyson MacIntyre confidentially at If you need accommodation during the selection process please let us know. 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. Facet is a recruitment firm with an unshakeable belief that change is a good thing. People are not only our purpose they are also our passion. Facet was created to recruit talented established professionals who aspire to lead organizations. We are inspired by these individuals and believe they are at the core of building purpose-driven dynamic and forward-thinking workplaces. Learn more about our culture and values At the Emera Group of Companies youll 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. Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Emera As one of Atlantic Canadas largest publicly traded companies we are ranked one of Canadas 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. Recruitment & Promotion Policy 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.
As the Director Talent & Workforce Strategy you will develop and lead a forward-looking workforce strategy aligned with Nova Scotia Powers long-term business priorities. Working closely with senior leaders and Emeras Corporate HR team you will anticipate future workforce and capability needs strengthen talent and succession pathways and create opportunities to develop and reskill employees as roles and technologies evolve. Using workforce analytics and market intelligence you will translate emerging needs into practical strategies while building partnerships with educational institutions industry associations and talent networks. The ideal candidate is a strategic and visionary HR leader who is equally comfortable seeing the big picture and translating it into action. You are an exceptional relationship builder with strong business acumen sound judgement and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization. You bring 10 or more years of progressive HR or talent management experience including demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide talent and workforce initiatives and partnering with executive leadership. A bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field is required. A CPHR designation and change management certification are considered assets. Nova Scotia Power is looking for a curious collaborative and future focused leader who understands the important connection between people and business strategy. This is an opportunity to help build the workforce needed to power Nova Scotias future while contributing to an organization whose work has a meaningful impact on communities across the province every day. To learn more about Nova Scotia Power please visit: Please submit your resume online by clicking Apply. For more information contact Madyson MacIntyre confidentially at If you need accommodation during the selection process please let us know. 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. Facet is a recruitment firm with an unshakeable belief that change is a good thing. People are not only our purpose they are also our passion. Facet was created to recruit talented established professionals who aspire to lead organizations. We are inspired by these individuals and believe they are at the core of building purpose-driven dynamic and forward-thinking workplaces.