Business Analyst Co-op Student
Reference Number: 8360
Department: Customer Solutions
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Term, FT (September-December 2021)
*** Applications for this position must include a cover letter, resume and academic transcript
(unofficial is acceptable). ***
Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re
committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees.
We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently
looking to fill the position of Business Analyst Co-op Student.
Please be aware there is a possibility that this will be a work-from-home position should
directives from the Public Health or NS Power recommend this course of action in response to
COVID-19.
Accountabilities:
The successful student will support the Analytics and Program Management initiatives of the
Customer Solutions team. Activities include assisting with the development of an internal data
warehouse, coordinating inter departmental commercial service requests and supporting technical
process improvements as they relate to the management of sales efforts. You may also be required to
engage with partner organizations, customers and coordinate tasks related to market research.
Skills, Capabilities and Experience:
The successful incumbent must have at least two years of their undergraduate degree and is enrolled
in a co-op program with a focus in Commerce, Computer Science, Science, or a similar discipline.
The candidate must have exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail and excellent
organizational skills, with good problem-solving techniques. You must be skilled in Microsoft Excel
and Microsoft PowerPoint, have intermediate project management and analytical skills. Experience
with analytics tools and process improvement initiatives would be assets. Knowledge of the industry
sector is also considered an asset.
Reports to : Senior Customer Solutions Analyst
Salary:
To commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than June 6, 2021.
Late applications may not receive consideration.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: At Nova Scotia Power we believe that it is powerful
when everyone is included.
We strongly encourage applications from equity groups who have been historically underrepresented,
including members of the visible minority community (especially those from historic African Nova
Scotian communities), Indigenous peoples (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with disabilities, and women
in non-traditional roles, as well as members of the LGTBQ+ community.
If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our
Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.