Nova Scotia Power – Marketing Co-op Student (Fall 2020)
Department: Communications Location: Halifax, NS Type of Employment: Term, FT (September – December 2020)
*** 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 Marketing 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:
As the Marketing Co-op Student, you will be responsible for:
• Assisting with the execution of customer-facing campaigns, including developing creative briefs, reviewing creative and monitoring results;
• Developing and updating engaging and informative website content that delivers the best customer experience;
• Supporting our social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram);
• Planning for special projects;
• Participating in the communications planning and response team during major storms and crises;
• Planning and executing special events;
• Researching and analyzing media.
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:
You must be working towards a Business degree specializing in Marketing and have completed the first year of your studies.
You must have the ability to work independently, learn quickly, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is a must for this role. Our ideal candidate is action-oriented and able to balance and prioritize activities.
You must have excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills. You are a collaborative team player who builds relationships easily and can work well with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.
Reports to: Director of Brand and Digital Marketing
Apply online at: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=NSPOWER&cws=43&rid=7217
Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than June 25, 2020.
Late applications may not receive consideration.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We’re 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.
We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including African Nova Scotians and other members of the visible minority community, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles.
Normally, unless otherwise requested in advance, the supervisors of internal candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in order to facilitate scheduling of the interviews. The supervisor will maintain the confidentiality of the employee’s application.