FALL 2021 CO-OP: Jr. Business Analyst

  • Location: Halifax, NS
  • Deadline: July 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Jr. Business Analyst (Co-op)
Reference Number: 8538
Department: Capital Projects
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Term (4 month co-op beginning September 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 and our customers, we’re committed to providing exceptional electricity service to Nova Scotians and rewarding careers for our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the term student position of Jr. Business Analyst (Co-op).
Accountabilities: As part of the Capital Projects team focused on project cost control, the Junior Business Analyst will be responsible to:
  • Reviewing the monthly forecasts provided by cost analysts and updating Project Status reporting for team bi-weekly update meetings.
  • Support budget/forecasting requirements
  • Prepare and maintain monthly accrual list
  • Run monthly PO report
  • Provide requisitioning support to project managers
  • Send invoices for approval and complete receiving
  • Complete invoices on hold report weekly
  • Work closely with Procurement through the Request For Proposal process
  • Work with business representatives on process review and analytics to identify Continuous Improvement opportunities.
  • Develop standards, training and communication documentation with direction from the project coordinator.
  • Conduct basic data analysis and assessment of data quality;
  • Assist with other business improvement activities and business tasks as assigned.
  • Have a willingness to learn basic Project Management and track and complete tasks associated.
  • Other duties as time permits are organizing electronic records, reviewing contracts, and closing projects (Work Orders, Finance and Admin).
  • 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:
  • Must be working towards a post-secondary degree in Business or other related discipline
  • Experience and proficiency with entire MS Office suite, particularly Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, merging and master sheets) together with strong analytical, data, and math skills.
  • Experience with MS SharePoint is an asset.
  • Must have excellent writing skills.
  • Must have strong business and personal communication skills;
  • Must have strong attention to detail and prioritization skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills, with good problem-solving approach;
  • Self-starter; must be able to meet deliverables with minimal supervision;

Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than July 5, 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