Co-op Industrial Engineering

Nova Scotia Power; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking & Growth

Comprehensive Onboarding

Community Engagement & Giving Back

Meaningful Project Experience

Hands-On Learning & Development

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co-op for Winter 2027 in Sackville, Nova Scotia. You will analyze operational data, support process improvements, and develop tools to enable data-driven decisions under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with KPI reporting, quality management, and information systems while contributing to projects with real day-to-day impact on operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, ideally in 2nd to 4th year.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop automated dashboards and support KPI reporting.
• Experience using computer applications and learning new systems easily.
• Interest in operational performance, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of document control and information management practices.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that boost efficiency and team performance.
• Gather, analyze, and validate field productivity data to identify trends.
• Review and assess work cycle times for planning and decisions.
• Create and enhance automated dashboards and reporting tools for KPIs.
• Assist with performance tracking and reporting supporting business goals.
• Support quality management and document control processes to keep information organized.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Dashboards

KPI reporting

SharePoint

Team collaboration

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Energy Delivery Distribution Engineering

Location: Sackville, Nova Scotia

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

Number of positions: 5

Closing Date: September 28, 2026

Are you an Industrial Engineering student who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and finding ways to improve how work gets done?

As an Industrial Engineering Co‑op with our Energy Delivery Scheduling team, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting the planning and continuous improvement of the work that helps keep Nova Scotia Power operating efficiently and safely.

During the Winter 2027 Co‑op term, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to analyze operational data, support process improvement initiatives, and develop tools that help teams make informed decisions. You'll gain practical experience with performance reporting, quality management processes, and information systems while contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact on day‑to‑day operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for students who enjoy data analysis, process optimization, problem‑solving, and applying engineering principles to real‑world business challenges.

What you’ll do:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and team performance.
• Gather, analyze, and validate field productivity data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Review and assess work cycle times to support operational planning and decision‑making.
• Create and enhance automated dashboards and reporting tools used to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with performance tracking and reporting activities that support business objectives.
• Support quality management and document control processes to ensure information remains accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Maintain and update SharePoint sites and related content.
• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to improve processes and information management practices.

Who you are:

• Are currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, ideally in your second, third, or fourth year of study.
• Have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Have the ability to develop automated dashboards and support KPI reporting.
• Have experience using computer applications and are comfortable learning new systems and technologies.
• Have an interest in operational performance, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Possess knowledge of document control practices and information management processes.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to take ownership of projects and tasks.
• Are comfortable facilitating discussions, presenting information, and sharing recommendations.

What we offer:

• Networking & Growth: Join a network of current and former co‑op students and build connections through 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 operational improvement initiatives that help enhance efficiency, support decision‑making, and improve the delivery of work across Nova Scotia Power.
• Hands‑On Learning & Development: Gain practical experience in data analysis, KPI reporting, dashboard development, process improvement, quality management, and information systems while working alongside experienced professionals.

Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us!

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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach us at [e-mail]

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.

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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.