Job Description
The Opportunity
Company, Department
: Nova Scotia Power, Energy Delivery Services
Location
: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment:
Temporary, Full Time (May - Aug 2026)
Closing Date
: March 3, 2026
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are seeking Industrial Engineering or Computer Science co-op students to support real, hands-on work in process improvement, data analysis, and digital transformation at our Halifax office. You'll contribute to active enterprise initiatives, including system implementation, automation, and analytics.
Key Elements Of This Role Include
- Analyze and map business processes
- Support ERP and digital tool implementations
- Build or enhance dashboards, reports, and decision tools
- Analyze data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
- Assist with automation, low-code tools, and documentation
- Participate in agile planning and reviews
These Skills Will Make You Successful
Working as a valued part of our Business Transformation team, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:
- Enrolled in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related program
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with data (Excel, SQL, Python, or similar)
- Clear communicator; curious and proactive
- Power BI, Power Apps, process mapping, or automation experience would be an asset
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.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:
- Networking and Growth: A network of many other current & former co-op students & Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
- A Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program: including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide to set you up for success from day one
Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera
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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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.