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    Summer Student - Halifax, Canada - Government of Nova Scotia

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Government of Nova Scotia Halifax, Canada

    6 days ago

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    Competition # : 42706

    Department: Public Works

    Location: HALIFAX

    Type of Employment: Student

    Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

    Closing Date: 30-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

    About Us

    Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We're recruiting for summer students to help our province achieve big things

    At the Department of Public Works, we manage 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia. We also maintain 2,400 buildings and infrastructure assets across a wide range of clients. We maintain and support various government buildings including museums, political core buildings, office buildings, and justice centres.

    About Our Opportunity

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

    Primary Accountabilities

    You will have the opportunity to assist staff with a wide range of administrative duties that will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Division by:

    • Assisting with research and analysis;
    • Supporting staff with their daily work;
    • Database entry and support; and
    • Organizing, filing, and preparing documents.

    Qualifications and Experience

    You must be currently enrolled as a student and returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program). This opportunity is a perfect fit for students enrolled in a business administration or commerce program.

    As the ideal candidate you:

    • are efficient with computers including Office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel;
    • are organized and able to prioritize your work; and
    • demonstrate excellent communication skills and work well in both independent and team based work environments.

    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.

    Working Conditions

    • Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
    • Typically located in a comfortable office environment.
    • Much of the time is spent in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
    • Regularly reads and interprets multiple sources of information, regular requirement to type, read and work on a computer.
    • May experience pressure with deadlines and need for accuracy.

    Additional Information

    There is one (1) position available based out of Halifax.

    This opportunity will start approximately May 13, 2024 with an end date of August 30, 2024.

    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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