Co-op Industrial Engineering

Emera Inc.; Middle Sackville; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking

Onboarding

Community involvement

Project experience

Hands-on learning

Job summary

Emera, a major Atlantic Canadian energy company, is hiring five Industrial Engineering co-ops for the Winter 2027 term in Sackville, Nova Scotia. You will join the Energy Delivery Distribution Engineering team, focusing on data analysis, dashboards, and process improvements to support safer, more efficient operations.

This temporary, full-time co-op runs January to April 2027. You will gain hands-on experience with KPI reporting, performance tracking, and information management while

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Industrial Engineering degree with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to develop automated dashboards and support KPI reporting.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement concepts.
• Knowledge of document control practices and information management.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost operational efficiency.
• Gather, analyze, and validate field productivity data for trends.
• Review and assess work cycle times to aid planning and decisions.
• Create and enhance automated dashboards and reporting tools for KPIs.
• Assist with performance tracking and reporting aligned to business goals.
• Support quality management and document control processes.
• Maintain and update SharePoint sites and related content.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve processes and information management.

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Computer applications

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.

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.