occupational health and safety officer
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Co-op Safety
Posted on July 11, 2026 by Employer details Nova Scotia Power Inc.
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The OpportunityCompany, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate SafetyLocation: 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova ScotiaEmployment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (September - December 2026)Closing Date: July 24, 2026Are 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 your- Location Halifax, NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$23.56 to $61.03HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2234253
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