Summer 2021 Co-op: Jr. Business Analyst Student – NS Power

Jr. Business Analyst Co-op Student
Reference Number: 8048
Department: Capital Projects
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 two term positions of Jr. 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:

As part of the Capital Projects team focused on project cost control, the Junior Business Analyst will be responsible to:

• Review the monthly forecasts provided by cost analysts and update Project Status reporting for team meetings;
• Support budget/forecasting requirements;
• Prepare and maintain monthly accrual list;
• Run monthly PO report;
• Send invoices for approval and complete receiving;
• Reconcile daily invoices on hold report;
• 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 assist Project Managers with project tasks.

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.

Reports to: Manager Hydro and Thermal Capital Projects

Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than March 1 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.