Industrial Engineering Co-op

Emera Inc.; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 13.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Networking & Growth

Comprehensive Onboarding

Community Engagement & Giving Back

Meaningful Project Experience

Hands-On Learning & Development

Descripción de la vacante

Emera Inc. in Halifax, NS, is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co‑op for the IT Project Management Office. You’ll support continuous improvement, map processes, and help design customer‑centric PMO services during the Winter 2027 term.

You will work with experienced professionals to analyze processes, gather stakeholder feedback, and develop journey maps, service blueprints, and performance metrics to drive value realization for PMO customers and stakeholders.

Formación

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (4th year or above) or a Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power Apps, Visio, and process improvement tools.
• Interest in continuous improvement, process optimization, and customer‑focused service delivery.
• Interest in using data, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with process mapping, service design, customer journey mapping, and performance measurement.

Responsabilidades

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the PMO’s customer‑centric operating model.
• Help create and maintain PMO service catalogues, service definitions, and service lifecycle documentation.
• Analyze the needs and experiences of project managers, business analysts, sponsors, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop customer journey maps, service blueprints, and process models.
• Collect and evaluate customer feedback, performance metrics, and operational data to support evidence‑based recommendations.
• Research industry best practices in PMO operations, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and customer‑centric service delivery.
• Support improvement initiatives focused on service quality, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and value realization.
• Contribute to service performance measures, maturity assessments, and continual improvement frameworks.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Process mapping

Service design

Customer journey mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Power Apps

Visio

Process improvement tools

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (4th year or above) in Industrial Engineering or related

Master’s degree in Industrial/Process/Systems Engineering or related

Herramientas

Excel

Power Apps

Visio

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, IT Project Management Office

Location: Halifax, NS

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

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Are you an Industrial Engineering student interested in continuous improvement, process optimization, and project management?

As an Industrial Engineering Co-op with our IT Project Management Office (PMO) team, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting the development,continuous improvement and contributing to the evolution of a customer‑centric PMO operating model.

During the Winter 2027 Co‑op term, you'll work alongside with experienced professionals to analyze processes, gather stakeholder feedback, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You'll gain hands‑on experience in process mapping, service design, performance measurement, and data analysis while helping improve how PMO services are delivered to customers and stakeholders.

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

What you’ll do

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the PMO’s customer‑centric operating model.
• Help create and maintain PMO service catalogues, service definitions, and service lifecycle documentation.
• Analyze the needs and experiences of project managers, business analysts, sponsors, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop customer journey maps, service blueprints, and process models.
• Collect and evaluate customer feedback, performance metrics, and operational data to support evidence‑based recommendations.
• Research industry best practices in PMO operations, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and customer‑centric service delivery.
• Support improvement initiatives focused on service quality, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and value realization.
• Contribute to service performance measures, maturity assessments, and continual improvement frameworks.

Who you are

We're looking for a motivated and analytical student who enjoyssolving problems, improving processes, working with data, and collaborating with others. You will be a strong candidate if you:

• Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (4th year or above) or a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, and are eligible to participate in a co‑op learning program.
• Have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Are proficient with Excel, Power Apps, Visio, and process improvement tools.
• Have an interest in continuous improvement, process optimization, and customer‑focused service delivery.
• Are interested in using data, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Are interested in developing experience with process mapping, service design, customer journey mapping, and performance measurement.
• Enjoy collaborating with project managers, business analysts, PMO leaders, and business stakeholders.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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 process improvement, data analysis, service design, performance measurement, and stakeholder engagement while working alongside experienced professionals

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.