Description
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources
Location: 1223 Lower Water St., Halifax, NS
Closing Date: June 8, 2026
Note: This is a 12-month term position
The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s employee and labour relations, ensuring consistent and fair application of policies, practices, and employment laws. This role manages a team of Human Resource professionals, providing strategic guidance on complex employee matters, workplace investigations, and labour relations issues. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Employee Relations supports leaders as a trusted partner, taking a proactive approach to handle employee concerns and reduce risks, while helping create a positive and inclusive workplace.
Key elements of this role include:
As an Employee Relations Manager you will:
- Execute employee & labour relations strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide expert consultation on complex employee issues (performance management, discipline, terminations, accommodations, workplace conflict, harassment, etc.)
- Oversee or where necessary, lead complex or sensitive workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing strategic guidance and support.
- Collaborate with HR leaders and team members to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to client service delivery.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals by establishing performance goals, providing ongoing coaching, and supporting development opportunities.
Requirements
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on Employee and/or Labour Relations
- 1-3 years of people leadership experience
- CPHR designation is considered an asset.
- Experience working in unionized environments would be considered an asset
- Strong business acumen
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders
- Exceptional communication skills
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills
Learn more about our culture and values
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 June 8th, 2026, and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
- Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 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 center, 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.
