Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production – Op Standards & Productivity, Power Generating Dir. Plant Ops.

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full Time (May – Aug 2026)

Closing Date: March 24, 2026

Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring an Industrial Engineering Co-op student for the Summer 2026 term with our Power Production Planning Excellence team.

During your time with us, you will gain exposure to what it’s like to be part of a team supporting operational planning, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives across Nova Scotia Power’s generating stations.

• Supporting Preventive Maintenance (PM) review and standardization initiatives across generating stations
• Assisting with process improvement and operational analysis related to maintenance planning and scheduling practices
• Supporting outage planning maturity initiatives, including evaluation of planning workflows and tools
• Gathering and analyzing operational and maintenance data to identify process variations and improvement opportunities
• Assisting with process documentation, process mapping, and development of planning standards
• Supporting organizational change management activities, including communication materials, feedback collection, and adoption tracking

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.

Working as a valued part of our Power Production Planning Excellence team, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Working towards an Industrial Engineering degree (preferred), ideally in the 2nd to 4th year of your studies
• Students in Computer Science or other Engineering disciplines will also be considered
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Interest in process improvement, operations systems, or organizational change management
• Ability to work with data and communicate insights clearly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, data analysis, or process mapping tools is considered an asset

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by March 24, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:

• Perks in the office; Free Coffee & Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, FREE Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces.
• Networking and Growth; A Network of many other current & former co-op students & Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
• A Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide to set you up for success from day one!

Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us!

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and 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 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

Please apply via: Co-op Engineering in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | Careers at Nova Scotia Power