Co-Op Organizational Change Management

Emera Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Comprehensive onboarding

Community engagement & giving back

Meaningful project experience

Hands-on learning & development

Mentorship & professional exposure

Job summary

Emera Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Organizational Change Management Co-op for Winter 2027 (January–April 2027) within Nova Scotia Power, ERP Product Support.

This temporary, full-time co-op role focuses on helping employees adopt new tools and processes during a large-scale business transformation. You will support engagement initiatives, communications campaigns, training coordination, and readiness activities while working with experienced OCM professionals.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Commerce, Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Marketing or related field and participating in a co‑op program.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable building relationships and collaborating with others.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest in communications, employee engagement, change management, training, or project coordination.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with events, communications, stakeholder engagement, or project activities is a plus.
• Experience with Canva or other design/communication tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with change management activities linked to stakeholder engagement, employee and project communications, training coordination, and readiness initiatives.
• Create materials such as presentation decks, reports, and engagement resources.
• Research and analyze employee feedback, change impacts, industry best practices, and stakeholder needs.
• Create and maintain SharePoint sites, reports, trackers, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project events and engagement activities, including logistics and follow-up actions.
• Participate in team meetings, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Contribute to process improvements and other initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 tools

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Canva

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's program enrollment in related field (Co-op)

Tools

Canva

Microsoft 365 tools

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 communications, employee engagement, training, and helping people navigate change?

As a Organizational Change Management Co-op, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting initiatives that help employees successfully adopt new tools, processes, and ways of working across Nova Scotia Power.

During the Winter 2027 Co-op term, you'll work alongside experienced Organizational Change Management (OCM) professionals and project leaders supporting a large‑scale business transformation. You'll contribute to employee engagement initiatives, communication campaigns, training coordination, and project activities that help ensure people are informed, prepared, and supported throughout periods of change.

This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in communications, human resources, organizational development, marketing, project management, or business transformation. You'll develop practical skills while seeing firsthand how people, communication, and change come together to drive successful organizational outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with ongoing change management activities linked to business and project stakeholder engagement, employee and project communications, training coordination, and readiness initiatives.
• Support ongoing projects by creating materials such as presentation decks, reports, and engagement resources.
• Conduct research and analysis of employee feedback, change impacts, industry best practices, and stakeholder needs.
• Create and maintain SharePoint sites, reports, trackers, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project events, and engagement activities, including logistics and follow‑up actions.
• Participate in team meetings, presentations, and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and other initiatives as assigned.

Who you are:

We're looking for a proactive and creative student who enjoys working with people, communicating ideas, and supporting meaningful organizational initiatives. You will be a strong candidate if you:

• Are currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Commerce, Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Marketing, or a related field, and are participating in a co‑op program.
• Have strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with others.
• Are highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in delivering high‑quality work.
• Are comfortable using Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have an interest in communications, employee engagement, change management, training, or project coordination.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Have experience supporting events, communications, training, stakeholder engagement, or project activities (considered an asset).
• Have experience with Canva or other design and communication tools (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 a large‑scale business transformation by supporting initiatives that help employees adopt new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Hands‑On Learning & Development: Gain practical experience in organizational change management, employee engagement, communications, training coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project support.
• Mentorship & Professional Exposure: Learn from experienced change management professionals and project leaders while building a strong foundation in business transformation and people‑focused change.

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

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.

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.