The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Emera Inc., Corporate External Reporting
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
The Opportunity:
Emera Inc. is currently seeking a Co-op, Financial Reporting student for the Winter 2027 term (Jan 4 – April 30, 2027) with our Corporate External Reporting team. This 16-week opportunity provides hands-on experience in financial reporting, consolidations, and quarterly reporting processes within a dynamic corporate environment.
In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to financial statement preparation, management discussion and analysis (MD&A), consolidation activities, and corporate reporting processes while working closely with finance professionals across the organization.
What you’ll do:
As a co-op student, you will contribute to key accounting processes and support the Corporate External Reporting team. This includes:
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Contribute to the preparation of sections of Emera's quarterly consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
- Participate in month-end consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and variance analysis reporting
- Assist with quarterly reporting deliverables, including government reports and coordination with internal stakeholders to gather and provide information
- Support financial reporting and disclosure processes to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Complete ad hoc projects and analysis as required to support the Financial Reporting team
- Assist with other routine and special reporting initiatives throughout the work term
Work term outcomes:
By the end of your work term, you will have:
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Developed an intermediate understanding of financial consolidations and corporate reporting processes
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Gained practical experience preparing components of quarterly financial statements and MD&A
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Strengthened your analytical, technical, and communication skills within a professional finance environment
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Built knowledge of the corporate structure and operations of Emera and its affiliated companies
Who you are:
You're a motivated and detail-oriented student in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in Accounting, looking to develop your financial reporting knowledge and gain meaningful experience in a collaborative corporate environment.
You bring:
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
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A high level of motivation, attention to detail, and analytical thinking
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A sharp eye for detail and a passion for learning
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing individual responsibilities
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Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
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Previous accounting experience considered an asset, but not required
Who we are:
Emera Inc., a North American Energy Leader, is one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies and is ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Top Employer for Young People.
Across Emera, we know our success is driven by our strong & dedicated teams. We support our teams by developing the skills and attributes they need to become our leaders of tomorrow.
We do this in a number of ways including on the job training, work experiences and mentorship opportunities. We are proud to offer hands-on work experience to post-secondary students through student opportunities across our operating companies, by offering more than 125 student employment opportunities each year.
To learn more about us, please visit; www.emera.com
What we offer:
Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 5151 Terminal Road in Downtown Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:
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Perks in the office; Free Coffee Machine, Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces;
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Networking and Growth; Our Student Social Committee offers students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats and Games;
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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.
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?
Then Apply Today! Here’s how:
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Apply no later than September 15, 2026. Late applications will not receive consideration;
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Click on the blue ‘APPLY NOW’ button in this job posting;
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Kindly add your cover letter, resume and transcript to the online form in 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.
