Summer 2026 – Talent Acquisition Co-op – Nova Scotia Power – Halifax, NS

  • Location: Halifax, NS
  • Deadline: March 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Talent Acquisition Co-op

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Talent Acquisition

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

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

Number of Positions: 2

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

 

Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring two (2) Talent Acquisition Co-ops for the Summer Term with our Talent Acquisition team.

Key elements of this role include:

We’ll treat you as one of our own and your key areas of responsibility will include: 

  • Conduct background checks. 
  • Screen and shortlist candidates based on job requirements.
  • Schedule and coordinate interviews; calling candidates, liaise with hiring managers, booking calendar appointments, and meeting rooms, sending confirmation e-mails. 
  • Support the management of campus mailbox, while actively promoting job opportunities across various job boards and within community groups.
  • Update requisition in our ATS (ICIMS) on a daily basis and throughout recruitments.
  • Support other recruitment-related projects as required.
  • As the successful candidate you will play a significant role in the recruitment process with the Corporate HR team.  

These skills will make you successful:

Working as a valued part of our Talent Acquisition team, you will bring:  

  • Currently enrolled in post-secondary education studying Human Resources or Business and eligible for a Winter 2026 Co-op Term.
  • Experience in using SharePoint and applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as ICIMS, considered an asset.
  • Previous experience in a recruitment environment considered an asset. 
  • Experience with MS Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.
  • Results oriented and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proactive in nature with high level of energy. 
  • Superior customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Ability to work well with a team as well as independently.

 

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values

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 5, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 1223 Lower Waster Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 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!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

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.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

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: Talent Acquisition Co-op in Halifax, Nova Scotia | Careers at Nova Scotia Power