Co-op, Developer

Canada's Ocean Supercluster

Canada's Ocean Supercluster

Software Engineering

Halifax, NS, Canada

Posted on May 27, 2026
The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Energy, Corporate IT

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: June 9th, 2026

Emera Energy is currently seeking a Co-op, Developer student for the Fall 2026 term (September 7 to December 18). This 16-week opportunity offers hands-on experience in cloud development using Microsoft Azure within a professional enterprise environment.

During your work term, you will gain practical experience designing, building, and supporting cloud-based applications while collaborating with experienced developers and operations professionals. This role is ideal for students eager to develop modern cloud, automation, and DevOps skills.

What you’ll do:

As a co-op student, you’ll contribute to cloud development initiatives while building strong technical and problem-solving skills. This includes:

  • Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based applications in Microsoft Azure
  • Develop and deploy solutions using Azure-native services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure SQL
  • Support infrastructure and application deployments in a cloud environment
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
  • Write and maintain scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python
  • Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team meetings
  • Document technical solutions, configurations, and operational procedures
  • Follow secure development practices and cloud governance standards

Work term outcomes:

By the end of the work term, you will have:

  • Gained hands-on experience with enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure and cloud environments
  • Developed practical skills in cloud development, deployment, and DevOps practices
  • Built experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
  • Strengthened your scripting, troubleshooting, and monitoring capabilities
  • Contributed to real-world applications and production systems, gaining exposure to industry tools, training resources, and best practices
  • Enhanced your collaboration, documentation, and communication skills in a professional setting

Who you are:

You’re a motivated and detail-oriented student currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, or a related field, with a strong desire to learn and grow in cloud technologies.

You bring:

  • A basic understanding of programming or scripting languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell
  • Familiarity with SQL and database concepts
  • Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Assets (nice-to-have):

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification, or currently working towards it
  • Exposure to Microsoft Azure (through academics, lab, or personal projects) and familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and REST APIs
  • Understanding of basic networking concepts (e.g., VNets, firewalls, DNS

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:

  • 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;
  • Networking and Growth; Our Student Social Committee offers students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, (Virtual) Coffee Chats and Games;
  • 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:

  • Apply no later than June 9th. Late applications will not receive consideration;
  • Click on the blue ‘APPLY NOW’ button in this job posting;
  • 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.

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