Intern, eMobility

Job title: Intern, eMobility  

Reports to: Manager, EV Charging 

Job location: 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax 

Wage: $18.00 / hour

Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship) 

Start Date: Expected May 20, 2025 

Number of Positions: 1

Equity Hiring:   

Clean is committed to Employment Equity. Our goal is to be inclusive of a diverse workforce that is reflected at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes candidates from diverse equity groups to apply and encourage you to self-identify on our registration form.  

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program 

The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects. 

Program Requirements 

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;  

• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship; 

• From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; 

• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer; 

About the host employer 

Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future.   

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 us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.   

Summary of position  

The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be Nova Scotia Power. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for supporting the construction, launch and operations of new EV fast charging sites across the province. The successful candidate needs to have a commitment to working safely, a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel (50 – 75% week dependent).  

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Assist on site at any one of 15 project locations across the province to support construction (displaying signage, logging progress, documenting photos/procedures) 

• Assist and organize with supporting customers (EV drivers) and community charging events 

• Support the development of program procedures and support materials related to Nova Scotia Power’s EV fast charging network 

• Conduct market research and gather data to inform decision making. 

• Collaborate with other departments to support project success. 

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment; 

• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback; 

• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset; 

• Possess strong interpersonal skills, is client/customer focused, working well in a team environment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required in addition to a high attention to detail. 

• Excellent computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and produce driver’s abstract. 

Working Conditions
This position will require travel across the province, sometimes up to 50-75% as needed on a weekly basis. All travel costs and arrangements are paid by employer. Working outside and with the public should be expected when working on site or at community events. 

Physical Requirements
Driving requirements may be up to 4 hours from Halifax (one way).