Co-Op IT Operations & Access Management

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking & Growth

Comprehensive Onboarding

Community Engagement & Giving Back

Meaningful Project Experience

Hands-On Learning & Development

Exposure to Industry-Leading Platforms

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power is offering a Winter 2027 Co-op in Halifax for an IT Operations & Access Management role. You’ll support user access provisioning, role management, and ServiceNow requests while learning enterprise governance in a large utility environment.

The term runs January to April 2027; you’ll gain hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion and ServiceNow, collaborate with security and business teams, and build skills in data analysis, reporting, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Able to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support user access provisioning and administration for enterprise systems.
• Assist with role management, access governance, and security-related processes.
• Coordinate and support ServiceNow requests, incidents, and operational activities.
• Participate in user access reviews and compliance initiatives.
• Create and maintain process documentation, knowledge articles, and procedures.
• Support day-to-day application operations and technology support activities.
• Assist with reporting, metrics tracking, and data analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Cybersecurity

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ServiceNow

Microsoft 365

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

Interested in technology, enterprise systems, and how organizations manage secure access to critical applications?

As an IT Operations & Access Management Co-op, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting enterprise applications and technology operations that help keep business systems running efficiently and securely across Nova Scotia Power.

During the Winter 2027 Co-op term, you'll work alongside experienced technology professionals supporting user access administration, application operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll gain exposure to enterprise platforms such as Oracle Fusion and ServiceNow, while developing valuable skills in access management, technology governance, process improvement, and stakeholder support.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in Information Technology, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications, Technology Operations, or Digital Transformation. You'll apply your technical and analytical skills to real business challenges while gaining practical experience in a large and complex technology environment.

What you’ll do:

• Support user access provisioning and administration activities for enterprise systems and applications.
• Assist with role management, access governance, and security‑related processes.
• Coordinate and support ServiceNow requests, incidents, and operational activities.
• Participate in user access reviews and compliance‑related initiatives.
• Create and maintain process documentation, knowledge articles, and operational procedures.
• Support day‑to‑day application operations and technology support activities.
• Assist with reporting, metrics tracking, and data analysis to support decision‑making and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with technology, security, and business teams to support project and operational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in technology projects and gain exposure to enterprise application management practices.

Who you are:

We're looking for a motivated student who enjoys problem‑solving, learning new technologies, and supporting systems that enable business success. You will be a strong candidate if you:

• Are currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Have an interest in technology operations, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, access management, or business systems.
• Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Are comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communicate effectively and can work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Learn new technologies, systems, and business processes quickly.
• Are organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work well independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Have previous co‑op, internship, academic project, volunteer, or work experience related to technology, business systems, data analysis, or process improvement (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: Support technology initiatives that help strengthen enterprise systems, improve operational processes, and enable secure access to critical business applications used across Nova Scotia Power.
• Hands‑On Learning & Development: Gain practical experience in access management, technology operations, enterprise applications, reporting, process documentation, and technology governance.
• Exposure to Industry‑Leading Platforms: Build experience working with enterprise technologies such as Oracle Fusion and ServiceNow while learning how large organizations manage application access, compliance, and operational excellence.

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.

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.