Student Future Opportunity Stream - Administrative, Clerical, and Customer Service

About Us

At the Nova Scotia Provincial Government, we believe students bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that help shape the future of public service. We work across multiple sectors to deliver programs and services that matter to Nova Scotians. We value diversity and belonging and strive to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We encourage applications from those that equally value and champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA).

One Application, Many Opportunities

This competition is part of the Future Opportunities Stream for Students – a centralized intake that creates an inventory of students with diverse skills, interests, and experiences. Students may be matched to a variety of administrative and customer service focused opportunities as positions become available across government programs.

These opportunities are designed specifically for students and offer temporary, hands‑on work experience in professional office environments. Roles may include administrative support, clerical services, data entry, records management, scheduling, correspondence, program coordination support, general office operations and frontline customer service. These positions provide valuable exposure to public‑sector workplaces while helping students build transferable skills such as organization, communication, time management, and attention to detail.

As part of the application process, you will complete a series of pre‑screening questions to help us better understand your skills, strengths, and interests. Not all skills are required for every role—some may be considered assets rather than essential, depending on the position. While there are several questions, they are designed to be straightforward and should not take long to complete. Thoughtful responses help us match students with administrative roles that align with their experience and career interests.

Equity matters. Some roles may be designated for specific employment equity groups. To be considered for these opportunities, applicants must self‑identify during the application process. Learn more by reviewing the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy, including details on designated groups.

Apply now and gain practical administrative experience while taking the next step in your student career journey.

More About Our Opportunities

Looking for a summer job that builds real world skills and professional experience? Gain hands-on experience in administrative, clerical, and customer service roles within government departments while supporting meaningful work that makes a difference. world skills and professional experience? Gain hands-on experience in administrative, clerical, and customer service roles within government departments while supporting meaningful work that makes a difference.

Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Student
You’ll gain hands-on administrative experience, learn from experienced professionals, and support day-to-day operations through research, data entry, document organization, and team support. This role is a great way to build practical skills and learn how government work makes a real impact.

Data Processing Clerk
You’ll strengthen your data entry and administrative skills by working with financial and inventory systems, organizing records, assisting with distributions, and providing professional client service—all in a supportive, team focused environment.

Data & Systems Student
Build real world data skills while making an impact. You’ll support and improve a branch database through data cleaning, research, record retrieval, and creating simple how to guides. Perfect for tech curious students who enjoy problem solving, working with Excel, and thriving in a fast paced, collaborative environment, world data skills while making an impact. You’ll support and improve a branch database through data cleaning, research, record retrieval, and creating simple how to guides. Perfect for tech curious students who enjoy problem solving, working with Excel, and thriving in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Customer Service Assistant
Build in demand customer service and administrative skills in a fast-paced, public facing environment. You’ll support service delivery through data entry, document processing, customer triage—while learning from experienced public service professionals and making a real difference for Nova Scotians. Demand customer service and administrative skills in a fast paced, public facing environment. You’ll support service delivery through data entry, document processing, customer triage—while learning from experienced public service professionals and making a real difference for Nova Scotians.

Records Clerk
Get a behind-the-scenes look at government records management while building practical skills. Working with experienced records professionals, you’ll support the full records lifecycle through data entry, digitization, classification, and file management. Ideal for detail oriented students who enjoy organization and working with systems. 

Cashier – Parks
Spend your summer in a vibrant park setting while building customer service and retail skills. You’ll handle POS transactions, sales, inventory, and visitor support in a friendly, fast-paced environment—ideal for students who enjoy working with people and being part of a welcoming team.

Qualifications and Experience

We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated students who are currently enrolled in a related post secondary program and returning to their studies in the next academic term. You don’t need years of experience—bring your curiosity, energy, and willingness to learn and grow!

What will help you succeed:

• A positive attitude and interest in administrative or customer service work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage time, and pay attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, and online tools).
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  
  

Assets (nice to have, but not required):

• Previous experience in office support or customer service.
• Comfort using databases or scheduling tools.
• Problem-solving and multitasking skills.
  
  

Working Conditions

These opportunities offer a supportive environment where learning is encouraged. Most roles are based in office settings with regular business hours.

Additional Information

These are student employment opportunities. Start dates may vary by position—some roles begin as early as May, while others offer July–August work terms only. Candidates with availability for the full summer or partial summer are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Meaningful Work – Contribute to projects that make a real impact.
• Skill Development – Build practical skills and gain hands-on experience for future careers.
• Inclusive Environment – Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters respect.
• Supportive Teams – Work in positive, collaborative environments where your contributions are recognized.