Business Analyst - ERP Program

The Opportunity:

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Business Transformation

Location: Halifax, NS

Type of Employment: Full-Time, Project Term 12 months

Closing Date: August 8, 2025

We are forming a Business Transformation Team to lead the successful implementation of a brand-new Oracle Fusion solution. We are currently looking for a Business Analyst to join our ERP Application Support Team, reporting to the Procurement Lead.

Key elements of this role include::

- Supporting, maintaining, and evolving enterprise-level computer systems to meet established customer service levels and uphold operational best practices.

- Supporting initiatives from initiation to completion using business analysis, process mapping, project management, and change management methodologies.

- Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring that solutions align with both financial and operational objectives.

- Translating business needs into clear functional specifications and use cases to guide system development, configuration, or process changes.

- Conducting data analysis to support decision-making and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, or risk mitigation.

- Assisting in the creation and delivery of training materials and user documentation to support system adoption and process changes.

These skills will make you successful::

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

- You have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in business analysis is required. Experience in business case development, project management, change management, and continuous improvement are considered assets.

- You are a self-starter and natural leader with proven organizational and analytical skills. You work well independently and in a team environment, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- You are highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

- You have a commitment to continuous improvement.

- You have strong facilitation and presentation skills, and a proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions to inform decisions.

- You are skilled at negotiating with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes and resolving issues related to procurement processes and supplier relationships.

- You have a solid understanding of business principles and bring knowledge of financial processes and/or supply chain management

- You have direct experience in procurement and/or inventory management, which are considered strong assets.

- You are proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have experience working with procurement software and systems.

- Proficiency in Visio and workflow diagramming is required.

- Certifications such as CAPM, CBAP, or CCBA are considered assets.

- Knowledge of utilities, ERP, or large-scale transformation projects considered an asset

Learn more about our culture and 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 us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

- The opportunity to contribute to a high-impact transformation program

- A collaborative and inclusive team environment

- Professional development and mentorship

- A role with visibility across multiple business units

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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.