Co-op Digital Transformation (Supply Chain)

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Comprehensive onboarding

Community engagement & giving back

Meaningful project experience

Hands-on learning & development

Exposure to Oracle Fusion

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power is seeking a Digital Transformation Co-op for the Winter 2027 term in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role focuses on supporting ERP Supply Chain initiatives within Oracle Fusion, contributing to process improvements and digital transformation across procurement and business partners.

You will develop skills in business analysis, project coordination, and change management while collaborating with ERP and Procurement professionals on system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Operations or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are expected.
• Comfortable using data and insights to support decisions.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Support ERP Supply Chain projects by creating reports, testing solutions and preparing materials.
• Analyze business processes and develop process documentation and presentations.
• Develop business cases to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct research to support project objectives and recommendations.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Participate in meetings, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with Procurement and stakeholders to support ERP enhancements.
• Apply business analysis and change-management methodologies through project lifecycle.
• Identify issues and propose improvements to support continuous improvement.
• Support other project-related activities as needed.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Post-secondary program in Business or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, ERP Supply Chain

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (Winter 2027 Co-op Term: January - April 2027)

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

Are you interested in business process improvement, supply chain operations, and how technology can transform the way organizations work?

As a Digital Transformation Co-op, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting initiatives that improve business processes and enhance the technology solutions used across Nova Scotia Power's supply chain operations.

During the Winter 2027 Co-op term, you'll work closely with our ERP Supply Chain team, Procurement professionals, and business partners to support system enhancements within Oracle Fusion. You'll contribute to projects that improve efficiency, streamline processes, and help teams adopt better ways of working. Along the way, you'll develop valuable skills in business analysis, project coordination, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

This opportunity is ideal for students interested in business analysis, supply chain management, project management, process improvement, consulting, or digital transformation. If you enjoy solving problems, analyzing information, and finding opportunities to improve how work gets done, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Support ongoing ERP Supply Chain projects by creating reports, testing solutions, and preparing project materials.
• Analyze business processes and work with senior team members to create process documentation and presentations.
• Develop business cases to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis to support project objectives and recommendations.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Participate in team meetings, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with Procurement and project stakeholders to support ERP enhancement initiatives.
• Apply business analysis, project management, and change management methodologies to support projects from initiation through completion.
• Contribute to problem‑solving activities by helping identify issues, recommending improvements, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Support other project‑related activities as required.

Who you are:

• Are currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Operations Management, or a related field, and are eligible for a Winter 2027 co‑op work term.
• Have an interest in digital transformation, business analysis, supply chain operations, or continuous improvement.
• Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Are comfortable working with data and using insights to support decision‑making.
• Have strong communication skills and can collaborate effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Are proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to support changing project priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Have experience with supply chain, procurement, inventory management, supplier management, or process improvement initiatives (considered an asset).

What we offer

• Networking & Growth: Join a network of current and former co‑op students and build connections through biweekly events such as keynote speaker series, coffee chats, volunteer opportunities, and social activities.
• Comprehensive Onboarding: Start your term with confidence through our engaging onboarding program, which includes facilitated group orientation sessions, a Student Handbook, and a Technology Guide designed to set you up for success from day one.
• Community Engagement & Giving Back: Get involved through mentoring opportunities, employee resource groups, volunteer programs, fundraising‑matching initiatives, and various committees that support the communities where we live and work.
• Meaningful Project Experience: Contribute to initiatives that improve supply chain processes and support the successful implementation of technology solutions that impact teams across Nova Scotia Power.
• Hands‑On Learning & Development: Gain practical experience in business analysis, process improvement, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and change management while working on real business challenges.
• Exposure to Enterprise Systems: Build experience working with Oracle Fusion and other enterprise technologies while developing an understanding of supply chain operations, procurement processes, and digital transformation initiatives.

Learn more about our culture & 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 Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and we’ll help you become a leader of tomorrow! 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 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.