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    Summer Student - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada - The Government of Nova Scotia

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    Competition # : 42791

    Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture

    Location: HALIFAX

    Type of Employment: Student

    Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

    Closing Date: 29-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

    About Us

    We're recruiting for summer students to help our province achieve big things


    Aquaculture is the farming of fish and seafood (including marine plants) in fresh or saltwater. Aquaculture contributes to the prosperity of Nova Scotia's coastal and rural communities.

    The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a mandate to manage, promote, support, and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia's coastal and rural communities. Check out our website at to learn more.

    About Our Opportunity

    As the Junior Aquaculture Administration Officer, you will gain practical administrative and operational experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified public service professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to start your career and gain an understanding of the provincial government.

    You will assist staff with a range of duties, which support the administration of the Aquaculture Division and contribute to the overall mandate of Fisheries and Aquaculture by:

    • Inputting and analyzing data
    • Maintaining and updating files and records
    • Organizing, filing, and preparing documents
    • Providing assistance to the sections of the Division such as Licensing and Leasing, Operations, Development and Aquatic Animal Health


    You will work with our Aquaculture Division to support the sustainable development of our province's aquaculture sector. In your role with our team, you will play a part in the development of the aquaculture and marine plants sector by supporting the delivery of our regulatory programs through information and statistical analysis. More specifically, you'll work closely with the Aquaculture Licensing and Leasing Division which is responsible for administering aquaculture licenses and leases, collection of annual statistics and records management. You'll have the opportunity to visit aquaculture operations, learn about the aquaculture site review and approval process and visit the Department's office and lab facilities across the province.

    There will be opportunity to learn about the role of government in regulation, as well as how other provincial and federal departments work together.

    You'll be working in our Halifax office and have the opportunity to work independently on specific projects/tasks and that may take you to locations within Nova Scotia including the Department's offices in Shelburne and Truro.

    About You

    You are a student, currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning to school in the fall or next applicable semester.

    As the ideal candidate, you:

    • are familiar with computers including office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with statistical analysis is an asset
    • are organized and able to prioritize your work;
    • demonstrate excellent communication skills when responding to enquiries by phone or email;
    • consistently maintain confidentiality.

    We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

    Additional Information

    This is a student job posting open to students attending any of the following for the curriculum year: College, University.

    Please note, this position is a summer student position and has an anticipated end date of August 30, 2024.

    What We Offer

    • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
    • Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
    • Countless Career Paths.
    • Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

    Pay Grade: HOURLY

    Salary Range: $ $29.11 Hourly

    Employment Equity Statement:

    Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

    Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

    PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

    Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to


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