Summer Student - Growing the Sportfish Industry
Competition # : 48172
Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture
Location: PICTOU
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 25-Mar-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support, and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s coastal and rural communities. As a department, we work to promote Nova Scotia as Canada’s premier fish and seafood province.
About Our Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Sportfish Development Officer, the Sportfish Outreach Assistant will be based in the Pictou office of the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Primary Accountabilities
This Sportfish Outreach Assistant will help with the designing, planning, evaluating, and delivering of educational programs to grow Nova Scotia's sportfishing industry across the province. Responsibilities include the care and management of program fishing equipment, including maintaining equipment, conducting regular inspections, and keeping an accurate inventory of supplies.
The student will also assist in developing strategic partnerships with industry associations, Tourism Nova Scotia, municipal tourism, and other government departments to provide effective, quality sportfishing marketing programs to residents and visitors to Nova Scotia.
The student will also assist in advancing work to identify, develop, and update accessible fishing locations across Nova Scotia. The Student Assistant will gain valuable experience working with community groups and communicating with the public and other government departments.
Qualifications and Experience
You must be enrolled as a full-time student and returning to school in the fall 2026 or next applicable semester. Preference will be given to students enrolled in either Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Education, or a Marketing/Tourism program. Please explain how your education could benefit to the position.
Knowledge of the Nova Scotia recreational fishing industry, marketing, and photography would be considered an asset. Experience working with children is an asset.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: assessment of a written product, interview(s), and references
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. Occasional weekend and weeknights
Additional Information
This opportunity is to fill a summer student position with the anticipated start date of April 27, 2026 and end date of August 14, 2027.
This position is based in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
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.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $16.75 - $27.30 Hourly
Note: The salary rates shown are effective April 1, 2026. Should you start in this position before April 1, 2026, your salary will be based on the current rates until April 1.
The salary rates include an economic adjustment that has been approved. These rates are effective April 1, 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on March 5, 2026. Until then, the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the applicable policies.
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.
