Business Analyst Co-op
Reference Number: 8437
Department: IT
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Term, FT (September 2021 – 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 Human Resources Integrated Support
team. Activities include assisting with PeopleSoft data and query review and update. Assisting
with the review and creation of documentation for the change management process. Updating training
documentation for HR IT workflow processes and procedures.
Skills, Capabilities and Experience:
The successful incumbent must be enrolled in a co-op program with a focus in Commerce, Computer
Science, Science, or a similar discipline and have completed at least the first year of their
program. 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, and analytical skills. Knowledge and experience with SQL
considered an asset. Experience with analytics tools and process improvement initiatives would be
assets. Knowledge of the industry sector is also considered an asset.
Reports To: HR Systems Lead
Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than June 27, 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 LGBTQ+ 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.