Internship (Project Coordinator, Integrated Innovation & Strategy Operations) Designated
Competition # : 46336
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Internship
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 27-Jun-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designation Status
This opportunity is designated for applicants who identify as Indigenous, and/or African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons and/or Persons with a disability. To be considered for the designated role, you must self-identify on your application.
See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia we impact every citizen, business and municipality and business in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia’s vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.
As part of SNS, the Integrated Innovation and Strategy Operations (IISO) unit includes the Outpost for Public Sector Innovation (OPIN), King’s Printer and Postal Services, Enterprise Records Management, and Government Services Policy.
About Our Opportunity
The Outpost for Public Sector Innovation has a team of multidisciplinary professionals that work across departments to address complex problems using innovative tools and approaches. We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join a small, dynamic team of intrapreneurs to support multiple projects and related processes and activities that require an innovative approach and have an impact across the public service. With guidance from the broader IISO team, the incumbent will leverage a variety of emerging innovative methods to gather research, engage clients and partners, and visually represent data.
This two-year internship offers challenging, satisfying, and growth opportunities while working within a high performing team. You will be supported and trained through your development.
Key Responsibilities
· Assists in managing projects and initiatives based on portfolio needs, including managing the agenda, planning, research, implementation, scheduling and organization of a broad range of activities.
· Facilitates connections across the public service, leads project meetings and information gathering with partners and stakeholders.
· Designs and leads workshops and activities within the larger portfolio of projects using innovative methods and approaches.
· Coordinates and prepares documentation, meeting minutes, communications, agendas, and reports for approval.
· Conducts analysis on data and information. When needed, can take data and represent it in a variety of visual formats to tell a compelling story.
· Tracks, monitors and reports on research project timelines and deliverables.
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate you must have graduated within the past three years from a university with an undergraduate/graduate degree. You work well both independently and as part of a high-performance team. You flourish in working within a fun environment that celebrates inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
You also possess the following:
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail, prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to combine speed and accuracy while under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A curious mind and desire for continuous learning
The following will be considered strong assets:
- Experience in facilitation, training, leading workshops, etc.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in design thinking, human centred design, lean six sigma.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, previous work, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Additional Information
This is a 2-year internship for candidates who have graduated from undergraduate or graduate studies within the last 3 years. The projected start date is in August 2025.
Working Conditions
· Standard work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
· Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 06
Salary Range: $2,004.96 - $2,084.99 Bi-Weekly
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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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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.
