Reference Number: 9866
Department: Human Resources
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type of Employment: Term, FT (Fall 2022)
*** 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 and our customers, 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 term positions of HR Co-op Student in our Human Resources department.
Accountabilities:
As a member of the Human Resources team, you will assist with administrative and generalist duties such as:
• Performance management
• Organization development
• Employee orientation, development, and training
• Administration and documentation of policies and programs
• Employee relationship management
• Committee facilitation
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Skills, Capabilities and Experience:
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business
• Experience in using SharePoint considered an asset
• Previous experience in an HR environment considered an asset
• Results oriented and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive in nature with high level of energy
• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Experience with MS Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.
Reports to: Senior HR Business Partner
Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than August 2, 2022. Late applications may not receive consideration.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.
In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.
At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs. 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.