Talent Acquisition Co-op

Emera Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking & Growth

Comprehensive Onboarding

Community Engagement & Giving Back

Meaningful Project Experience

Hands-On Learning & Development

Mentorship & Professional Growth

Exposure to HR Functions

Job summary

Emera Inc., at Nova Scotia Power in Halifax, is hiring two Co-op Talent Acquisition students for the Winter 2027 term (January–April 2027). You will support candidate sourcing, interview coordination, applicant tracking, and HR initiatives as part of the Talent Acquisition team.

You will gain hands-on recruitment experience, learn best practices, and contribute to meaningful people-focused initiatives while building HR skills and relationships with hiring teams.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and eligible for a co-op work term.
• Experience with SharePoint and applicant tracking systems (iCIMS) is an asset.
• Prior recruitment experience is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team and assist with a variety of HR initiatives.
• Support recruitment processes including co-op hiring and mass recruitment initiatives.
• Assign job requisitions to Talent Acquisition Specialists in iCIMS, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain organized recruiting documentation and candidate records.
• Screen and shortlist candidates under guidance of specialists; identify top candidates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
• Promote job opportunities across boards and channels.
• Participate in recruitment-related projects and learn HR systems.

Skills

Recruitment

HR

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary program in HR/Business

Tools

SharePoint

iCIMS

MS Office

Job description

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (Winter 2027 Co-op Term: January - April 2027)

Number of positions: 2
Closing Date: October 12, 2026

Are you interested in recruitment, human resources, and helping connect talented people with exciting career opportunities?

As a Talent Acquisition Co-op, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of recruitment processes and HR initiatives while working closely with Nova Scotia Power's Talent Acquisition team.

We are currently hiring two Co-op students for the Winter 2027 Co-op Term. In these roles, you'll contribute to candidate sourcing, interview coordination, applicant tracking, recruitment administration, and talent programs that support both operational and strategic hiring initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to learn about recruitment best practices, talent acquisition processes, and HR systems while helping create a positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who enjoy a mix of recruitment, administration, customer service, coordination, and relationship-building. You'll develop practical HR skills, gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle, and contribute to meaningful people-focused initiatives.

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team and assist with a variety of HR initiatives.
• Support recruitment-related processes, including scholarship and bursary programs, co-op hiring, mass recruitment initiatives, and Long Service Award activities.
• Assign job requisitions to the appropriate Talent Acquisition Specialist withiniCIMS, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date recruiting documentation.
• Support candidate screening and shortlisting activities under the guidance of Talent Acquisition Specialists, reviewing qualifications against job requirements and helping identify top candidates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews by communicating with candidates and hiring managers, booking calendars, arranging meeting spaces, and sending confirmations.
• Promote job opportunities through job boards and other recruitment channels.
• Support various recruitment-related projects and initiatives as required.
• Develop knowledge of recruitment best practices, HR functions, and internal systems through hands-on involvement and day-to-day team support.

Who you are:

• Are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and are eligible for a co-op work term.
• Have experience using SharePoint and applicant tracking systems such as iCIMS, which is considered an asset.
• Have previous experience in a recruitment environment, which is considered an asset.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Can meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Can work with minimal supervision while effectively multitasking and prioritizing work.
• Have strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Bring a proactive attitude, positive energy, and eagerness to learn.

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: Contribute to recruitment initiatives that support hiring across the organization while gaining exposure to a variety of HR programs and processes.
• Hands-On Learning & Development: Gain practical experience in candidate screening, applicant tracking, interview coordination, recruitment administration, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Mentorship & Professional Growth: Learn from experienced Talent Acquisition professionals while developing transferable skills in communication, organization, customer service, relationship management, and project coordination.
• Exposure to HR Functions: Build an understanding of recruitment processes, HR systems, and the important role talent acquisition plays in supporting organizational success.

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.

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.