The Opportunity
Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Tax
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing date: November 9th, 2026
The Opportunity:
Emera is currently seeking a Co-op Tax student for the Winter term (Jan 4 – April 30, 2027) with our Corporate Tax team. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in corporate tax at Emera’s head office in Halifax while working closely with tax and finance professionals across the organization.
What you’ll do:
- Assist with the preparation of Canadian corporate income tax returns and various Canadian tax information returns using Excel and Corporate Taxprep software;
- Assist with monthly HST return filings for multiple corporate entities;
- Support the preparation and review of foreign affiliate and international tax reporting information;
- Maintain tax records and documentation to support corporate tax returns and information returns;
- Help respond to tax audit requests from the Canada Revenue Agency;
- Conduct tax research, analysis, and other administrative requirements.
Work term outcomes:
By the end of your work term, you will have:
- Developed an understanding of Canadian corporate income tax compliance and information-return requirements;
- Gained practical experience preparing tax returns, maintaining supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests;
- Strengthened your tax research, analysis, and professional communication skills;
- Built knowledge of the financial structure and operations of Emera and its affiliated companies.
Who you are:
You’re a proactive and detail-oriented student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, looking to develop your tax knowledge and gain meaningful corporate experience in a collaborative environment.
You bring:
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
- A strong work ethic, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset;
- Excellent attention to detail and a passion for learning;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; experience with tax preparation software (including Corporate Taxprep) is an asset.
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, 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.
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?
Then Apply Today! Here’s how:
- Apply no later than November 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.
