The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Finance
Location: Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (September - December 2026)
Closing Date: August 5, 2026
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and interested in learning how finance operations support a large organization? Do you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and ensuring processes run efficiently and accurately?
Nova Scotia Power is seeking an Accounts Payable Co-op to join our Finance team for the Fall term. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounts payable operations while working alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
You'll contribute to meaningful work, gain exposure to financial processes and systems, and receive coaching and mentorship from professionals who are invested in your growth and development.
What you’ll do:
As an Accounts Payable Co-op, you'll play an active role in supporting the day-to-day accounts payable function and helping ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
During your work term, you will have the opportunity to:
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Assist with the processing and verification of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
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Support payment processing activities and help ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time.
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Review invoices and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
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Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries by collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
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Maintain and update vendor information within financial systems.
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Support account reconciliations and accounts payable reporting activities.
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Conduct data analysis and assist with identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
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Participate in special projects and other finance-related initiatives as required.
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Support general administrative and operational tasks within the Finance team.
This role provides valuable exposure to financial operations within a large organization and an opportunity to build foundational experience in accounting and finance.
Who you are:
We're looking for a motivated student who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with numbers and processes. You will be a strong candidate if you:
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Are enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related program and are in at least your second year of study.
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Have an interest in accounting, finance operations, accounts payable, or business processes.
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Are proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
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Have strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information.
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Possess excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
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Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
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Have experience with accounting software, enterprise financial systems, or ERP platforms through coursework, co-op placements, or employment (considered an asset).
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Are comfortable working independently while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
What we offer:
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Networking & Growth: Join a network of current and former co-op students and build connections through biweekly events such as keynote speaker series, coffee chats, volunteer opportunities, and social activities.
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Comprehensive Onboarding: Start your term with confidence through our engaging onboarding program, which includes facilitated group orientation sessions, a Student Handbook, and a Technology Guide designed to set you up for success from day one.
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Community Engagement & Giving Back: Get involved through mentoring opportunities, employee resource groups, volunteer programs, fundraising-matching initiatives, and various committees that support the communities where we live and work.
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Meaningful Project Experience: Contribute to impactful digital initiatives and have the opportunity to bring your ideas forward while helping shape the online experience for Nova Scotia Power customers.
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Hands-On Learning & Development: Gain real-world experience managing and optimizing a customer-facing website while developing skills in digital analytics, customer experience, website enhancement, and digital marketing best practices.
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:
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Clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button in this job posting.
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Attaching your resume, cover letter or motivation, and your transcript as one single file.
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.
