SUMMER 2022 CO-OP: Marketing Co-op Student – NS Power

  • Location: Halifax, NS
  • Deadline: February 17, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Marketing Co-op Student

Reference Number: 9447

Department: Customer CareCustomer Communications            

Location: Halifax, NS                         

Type of Employment:  Term, FT (May – Aug 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 Marketing 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 Marketing Co-op Student, you will support promotion and awareness initiatives for NS Power’s customer service programs including self-service and billing & payment options.

  • Assist with the execution of customer-facing campaigns, including developing creative briefs, and reviewing creative.
  • Develop engaging and informative print and web content that supports the customer experience.
  • Assist with special projects and initiatives within Customer Care, including supporting customer inquiries.
  • Leverage analytics to help recommend improvements for customer experience.
  • Participate in the response of major storms and crises.

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 specializing in Marketing and have completed the first year of your studies.

You must have the ability to work independently, learn quickly, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is a must for this role. Our ideal candidate is action-oriented and able to balance and prioritize activities.

You must have excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills. You are a collaborative team player who builds relationships easily and can work well with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Reports to:   Manager, Customer Communications

Salary:   To commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Must Be Received By:  All interested candidates should apply no later than February 17 2022.

Late applications may not receive consideration.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are 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.

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 COVID19.  For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since 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.

At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

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.