Co-op Commercial Services

Emera Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee Machine

Onsite Gym

Rooftop Patio

Private Meeting Rooms

Collaboration Spaces

Student Networking Events

Comprehensive Onboarding Program

Job summary

Emera Inc. is seeking a Co-op, Commercial Services Student for the Winter 2027 term in Halifax.

You will support the Corporate Commercial team with pipeline activity data, rate validation, and invoicing-related tasks while developing your Excel and data management skills in a fast-paced energy trading environment. The position offers hands-on experience in natural gas trading operations, with exposure to pipeline platforms, tariffs, and data processes and opportunities to engage in onboarding

Qualifications

• Be a 2nd–4th year undergraduate in Business, Finance, IT or Analytics.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry and validation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pipeline notifications and rate changes across multiple platforms.
• Prepare and review pipeline rates for data entry, validation, and circulation.
• Compile and validate summary data related to pipeline activity and customer usage for invoicing.
• Assist in processing documentation and automation.
• Provide general support to the Corporate Commercial team as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree (Business/Finance/IT/Analytics)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Energy, Corporate Commercial

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: September 18, 2026

We are currently seeking a Co-op, Commercial Services Student for the Winter 2027 term (Jan 4 – April 30, 2027) within our Corporate Commercial team. This 16-week opportunity offers hands‑on experience supporting Emera Energy’s Natural Gas trading operations, focusing on pipeline activity, validating key trading data, navigating pipeline platforms and databases, and rate monitoring to support the team’s commercial objectives.

What you’ll do:

As a Co-op student, you will support the Commercial Services team in day‑to‑day operations and data processes, including:

• Monitor pipeline notifications and rate changes across multiple platforms
• Prepare and review pipeline rates for data entry, validation, and circulation
• Compile and validate summary data related to pipeline activity and customer usage for invoicing
• Assist in processing documentation and automation
• Provide general support to the Corporate Commercial team as needed

Work term outcomes

By theend of your work-term, you will have:

• Developed a fundamental understanding of the natural gas trading industry, including pipeline operations and tariffs
• Gained hands‑on experience working with commercial data
• Strengthened your Excel and data management skills in a fast‑paced business environment
• Enhanced your internal customer service and communication skills

Who you are:

You’re a detail‑oriented and motivated student in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, IT, or Analytics, with an interest in commercial operations or energy markets.

You bring:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry and validation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Customer service experience
• Interest in commercial services, trading operations, or energy markets

Who we are:

Emera Inc. is a North American Energy Leader, is one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies and is ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Top Employer for Young People.

Across Emera, we know our success is driven by our strong & dedicated teams. We support our teams by developing the skills and attributes they need to become our leaders of tomorrow. We do this in a number of ways including on the job training, work experiences and mentorship opportunities. We are proud to offer hands‑on work experience to post‑secondary students through student opportunities across our operating companies, providing more than 125 student employment opportunities each year.

What we offer:

Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 5151 Terminal Road in Downtown Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:

• Perks in the office; Free Coffee Machine, Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces;
• Networking and Growth; Our Student Social Committee offers students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, (Virtual) Coffee Chats and Games;
• Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Programincluding facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide.

To learn more about us, please visit; www.emera.com

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 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.