Co-op Industrial Engineering

Nova Scotia Power; Middle Sackville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Comprehensive onboarding program

Community involvement and giving back

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power in Sackville, Nova Scotia is seeking an Industrial Engineering co-op for Winter 2027 to support the Scheduling team in planning, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

You will develop tools to help teams make informed decisions, gain experience with performance reporting, quality management, and information systems, and contribute to projects with real operational impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Industrial Engineering degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop automated dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Comfort with learning new systems and technologies.
• Interest in process optimization and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and team performance.
• Analyze field productivity data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Review work cycle times to support planning and decision-making.
• Create and enhance dashboards and reporting tools for KPIs.
• Assist with performance tracking and reporting activities.
• Support document control to keep information accurate and accessible.
• Maintain and update SharePoint sites and content.
• Collaborate with operations teams to improve processes.

Skills

Data analysis

KPI reporting

Process improvement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Industrial Engineering degree (2nd-4th year)

Tools

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

We're looking for a motivated and analytical student who enjoys working with data, learning new systems, and finding opportunities to improve processes. You will be a strong candidate if you:

• 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.

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 the 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.