Co-op Human Capital Management

Emera Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emera Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is offering a Winter 2027 Co-op in Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll system implementation. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, Change Management, and project delivery teams to support transition to a cloud-based HCM solution.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in HR processes, payroll, enterprise technology implementations, stakeholder engagement, and project-based work in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in the second or third year of a bachelor’s program in Commerce, Business Administration, Human Resources.
• Participating in a co-op program.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing project activities by assisting with the organization and maintenance of project plans, deadlines, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, presentations, knowledge-sharing sessions, training activities, and project workshops.
• Assist the Change Management team with the creation and maintenance of training materials, communications, job aids, and change management resources.
• Support project teams with reporting, issue tracking, meeting coordination, status updates, and implementation readiness activities.
• Create and maintain project documentation, trackers, reports, and supporting materials.
• Respond to basic user inquiries and elevate more complex issues to appropriate team members.
• Support hyper-care activities during system go-live and post-implementation stabilization efforts.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and other project initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365 tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Human Resources

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, ERP Product Support

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 human resources, business systems, project coordination, and helping support large-scale organizational transformation?

As a Human Capital Management Co-op, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the final phase of a major Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll system implementation at Nova Scotia Power.

During the Winter 2027 Co-op term, you'll work alongside professionals in Human Resources, Payroll, Change Management, and project delivery teams while supporting the transition to a cloud-based HCM solution. You'll contribute to project coordination, training and change management activities, implementation readiness, and user support initiatives that help ensure a successful employee experience throughout this important transformation.

This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management or Organizational Change. You'll develop practical skills while gaining exposure to HR and payroll processes, enterprise technology implementations, stakeholder engagement, and project-based work in a dynamic business environment.

What you’ll do:

• Support ongoing project activities by assisting with the organization and maintenance of project plans, deadlines, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, presentations, knowledge-sharing sessions, training activities, and project workshops.
• Assist the Change Management team with the creation and maintenance of training materials, communications, job aids, and change management resources.
• Support project teams with reporting, issue tracking, meeting coordination, status updates, and implementation readiness activities.
• Create and maintain project documentation, trackers, reports, and supporting materials.
• Respond to basic user inquiries and elevate more complex issues to appropriate team members.
• Support hyper-care activities during system go-live and post-implementation stabilization efforts.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and other project initiatives as assigned.

Who you are:

We're looking for a motivated and organized student who is interested in human resources, business systems, and supporting meaningful organizational projects. You will be a strong candidate if you:

• Are currently enrolled in the second or third year of a bachelor's program in Commerce, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, and are participating in a co-op program.
• Have experience using Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate work.
• Enjoy collaborating with others while also being able to work independently.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Have an interest in Human Resources, Payroll, business systems, project coordination, or organizational change.
• Have experience supporting projects, administrative processes, or business 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: Play a role in the final phase of a large-scale Human Capital Management and Payroll system implementation that supports employees across the organization.
• Hands-On Learning & Development: Gain practical experience in HR systems, project coordination, change management, training support, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise business processes.
• Mentorship & Professional Exposure: Learn from experienced professionals across Human Resources, Payroll, Change Management, and Project Delivery while building a strong foundation in business transformation and technology-enabled HR processes.

Learn more about our culture:

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.