Summer Student-Policy Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Joint Regional Transportation Agency

Description

As the summer student under the supervision of your direct report, you will play a vital role in advancing policy formation across a variety of subject areas to support the development of a resilient regional transportation system. You will gain practical experience and receive mentorship from highly qualified public service professionals.

The ideal candidate:

· is efficient with computers including Office software such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint;

· is organized and able to prioritize your work; and

· demonstrates excellent communication skills and work well in both independent and team-based work environments.

· has a high degree of independent judgement and initiative, with the ability to develop concepts and communicate effectively (written and verbally).

Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn;

Support policy development by providing research, analysis, and jurisdictional scans on a variety of complex issues relating to the JRTA mandate;

With support prepare clear, accurate, and timely briefing materials;

Coordinate and track deliverables as directed;

Report on the progress of projects and other initiatives as required;

This position may perform other related duties as assigned to support the JRTA team.

You must be enrolled as a student and returning or graduating (or in the next applicable semester for the education program)