Summer 2021 Co-op – Finance Process Optimization – NS Power – Halifax NS

  • Location: Halifax, NS
  • Deadline: April 5, 2021

Business Analyst Co-op Student, Finance Process Optimization

Reference Number:          8145
Department:                      Corporate Finance
Location:                             Halifax, NS 
Type of Employment:       Term, FT (May – August 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 focusing on Finance Process Optimization.

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 applicant will support continuous improvement initiatives in our finance department. You will also work on:

  • Data analysis leveraging Tableau and Oracle EBS systems;
  • Communicating with business users to resolve outstanding items;
  • Supporting ongoing reviews of business processes, developing and implementing solutions;
  • Validating potential process productivity improvements;
  • Documenting processes, procedures, training documents and process flows.

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:

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree or diploma in Business or Commerce. The candidate must also demonstrate:

  • Excellent organizational skills: able to keep self-organized while working on multiple projects;
  • Communication skills: able to clearly & concisely interpret and relay information, including requirements from business users and document procedures;
  • Technical skills and an affinity for learning new software and tools;
  • Be a change & efficiency champion; embracing change to make processes more efficient for users
  • Good critical thinking skills;
  • Ability to problem solve;
  • Experience with Oracle EBS, SharePoint and Tableau considered as an asset.

Reports to :   Sr. Project Manager, Finance

Form of Application:   Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting.  Complete all required information fields, and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.

Salary:   To commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Must Be Received By:  All interested candidates should apply no later than April 5th 2021.

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.