Agricultural Summer Student
Competition # : 45482
Department: Agriculture
Location: BIBLE HILL
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 27-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Our Opportunity
The Agricultural Summer Student is an integral part of the Nova Scotia Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission team. They are responsible for providing assistance in the delivery of crop and livestock insurance and wildlife compensation. The position would also involve some administrative support functions related to our programs.
Primary Accountabilities
As the successful candidate, some of your primary accountabilities will include:
- Monitoring and inspecting crop fields to evaluate the presence of damage and observe management practices.
- Conducting yield verifications.
- Inspecting wildlife damage to crops and livestock.
Qualifications and Experience
To be the successful candidate, you will be enrolled in and returning to an agricultural post secondary program with experience or education in crop production or pest management. A strong agricultural experience while attending a non-agricultural post secondary education may be considered. You must have a drivers license and your own vehicle.
Assets
- Knowledge of management practices involved in the growing of crops and animal husbandry.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate confident client interactions.
- You must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in collaboration with the team.
Working Conditions
Most of your time is spent working outdoor in field setting involving travel over rough terrain and sometimes in remote locations.
Candidates must have a valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle
Additional Information
This is a summer student position with an estimated start date of May 2, 2025 and end date of August 8, 2025.
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.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $15.73 - $29.69 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.
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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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.
