Co-op Safety

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Safety
Location: 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (September - December 2026)
Closing Date: July 24, 2026

Are you ready to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment while helping advance a strong culture of safety?

We are looking for a Safety Co-op Student to join our Safety team for the Fall 2026 term.

During your work term, you will gain valuable hands-on experience supporting Nova Scotia Power's Safety Management System (SMS), contributing to program development, continuous improvement initiatives, training resources, and digital safety tools.

You'll work closely with safety professionals and stakeholders across the organization while helping promote a proactive safety culture where everyone is empowered to speak up and make safety a priority.

What you'll do:

During your work term, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of Nova Scotia Power's Safety Programs and Safety Management System.
• Assist with the creation of educational resources, training materials, and communications related to the Safety Management System.
• Support the development and enhancement of digital information platforms, including development workshops.
• Assist with data analysis, reporting, and the creation of dashboards and visualizations to support safety initiatives.
• Support system administration activities within the Safety Department while collaborating with safety and operational teams.
• Adhere to Nova Scotia Power's personal protective equipment requirements when participating in observations or site visits.
• Contribute ideas and insights that help strengthen safety performance and continuous improvement efforts.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a motivated, dependable, and proactive student who enjoys problem-solving and transforming information into meaningful insights. You will be a strong candidate if you:

• Are currently enrolled in the 1st or 2nd year of a two-year Occupational Health and Safety Diploma program or pursuing a related undergraduate degree such as Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Possess the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have experience with or a strong interest in Power BI, data visualization, and reporting tools is considered a strong asset.

What We Offer:

• 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!
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching; volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups.

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

Learn more about our culture & 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 Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and we'll help you become a leader of tomorrow! If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

Sound like the right opportunity for you? Here's How You Apply:

Apply by Friday July 24, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you by:

• Clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button in this job posting.
• Attaching your resume, cover letter or motivation, and your transcript as one single file.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach us at [email protected]

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.