Industrial Engineering Co-op

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, IT Project Management Office

Location: Halifax, NS

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (Winter 2027 Co-op Term: January - April 2027)

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Are you an Industrial Engineering student interested in continuous improvement, process optimization, and project management?

As an Industrial Engineering Co-op with our IT Project Management Office (PMO) team, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting the development,continuous improvement and contributing to the evolution of a customer‑centric PMO operating model.

During the Winter 2027 Co‑op term, you'll work alongside with experienced professionals to analyze processes, gather stakeholder feedback, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You'll gain hands‑on experience in process mapping, service design, performance measurement, and data analysis while helping improve how PMO services are delivered to customers and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for students who enjoy process improvement, data analysis, problem‑solving, and applying industrial engineering principles to real‑world business challenges.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the PMO’s customer‑centric operating model.
• Help create and maintain PMO service catalogues, service definitions, and service lifecycle documentation.
• Analyze the needs and experiences of project managers, business analysts, sponsors, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop customer journey maps, service blueprints, and process models.
• Collect and evaluate customer feedback, performance metrics, and operational data to support evidence‑based recommendations.
• Research industry best practices in PMO operations, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and customer‑centric service delivery.
• Support improvement initiatives focused on service quality, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and value realization.
• Contribute to service performance measures, maturity assessments, and continual improvement frameworks.

We're looking for a motivated and analytical student who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, working with data, and collaborating with others. You will be a strong candidate if you:

• Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (4th year or above) or a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, and are eligible to participate in a co‑op learning program.
• Have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Are proficient with Excel, Power Apps, Visio, and process improvement tools.
• Have an interest in continuous improvement, process optimization, and customer‑focused service delivery.
• Are interested in using data, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Are interested in developing experience with process mapping, service design, customer journey mapping, and performance measurement.
• Enjoy collaborating with project managers, business analysts, PMO leaders, and business stakeholders.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Networking & Growth: Join a network of current and former co‑op students and build connections through events such as keynote speaker series, coffee chats, volunteer opportunities, and social activities.
• 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.
• Community Engagement & Giving Back: Get involved through mentoring opportunities, employee…