Summer 2022 Co-op – Fuels Finance Co-op Student – NS Power – Halifax, NS

  • Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Deadline: January 20, 2022

Fuels Finance Co-op Student
Reference Number: 9321
Department: Fuels
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Term, FT (May – August 2022)
*** 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 Fuels Finance 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 Fuels Finance Co-op Student, you will be responsible for:
• Assisting with the month end financial close process by assembling data and preparing journal
entries;
• Preparing Balance Sheet and Income Statement account reconciliations;
• Working with the front-office group to reconcile transactions relating to natural gas and
power;
• Assisting with the processing of payments to counterparties for fuel purchases;
• Generating invoices for purchases of generation from Independent Power Producers;
• Preparing process documentation;
• Performing analysis on ad-hoc inquiries from other business units.
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 and have completed the first two years of your
degree.
You must have a strong attention to detail, can work independently, and be a decision-maker. You
must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and have strong Excel experience.
In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program,
subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-
19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means having the number of doses or combination of doses of a
vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they
will be
employed.

Reports to: Manager Fuels Accounting and Reporting

Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience
Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than January 20 2022.
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.