BYDMP Student Positions
Please scroll through the page to view all the positions available. In the application, you can list the position(s) that you are interested in.
Please note: The positions are listed department-wise. You may find several positions being offered by the same department in various locations.
This program is only open to students in grades 11 and 12. If you are in university, please explore available opportunities by clicking on this link: Student - The Government of Nova Scotia Jobs
Crown Lending Summer Assistant – BIBLE HILL
Department: Agriculture (Agriculture and Fisheries Crown Lending Agencies, Bible Hill)
Position Title: Crown Lending Summer Assistant
Location:
Lorraine Building, Perennia Park
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill
Bus routes: No public transportation available
About us: Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board, Nova Scotia Timber Loan Board and Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board - Agriculture and Fisheries Crown Lending Agencies (CLA) is made up of three lending boards that help Nova Scotia business’s by lending them funds to help grow, expand, innovate, and sustain the agriculture, food, forest, fisheries, and aquaculture industries. All three boards have been working for decades to make sure the primary sectors we support are financially stable by providing short, medium, and long-term loans at fair interest rates.
‘What Will You Do’:
- You will work as part of a team of professionals to help clients and build the Nova Scotia agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture industries.
- You will explore and learn about Lending, Risk and Financial teams within Crown Lending.
- You will have a chance to work with clients in all three industries and meet with client and potential clients, you will learn about their businesses and visit their farms, forestry or seafood operations.
- You may also have the opportunity learn about the other divisions in the department of Agriculture.
Remote/In-person: You will be working in a team setting with staff in our Bible Hill office as well as in our three regional offices. Much of the work will be done in an office (Bible Hill) setting but there will be the opportunity for trips to farms, processors, and boat shops.
You will need to be able to work from 8:00AM to 4:30 PM
Possible Career Paths: Loan Officer, Banking professional, Account Manager, Financial Analyst, Accountant, Loan Administration, Risk Analysist, Program Administrative Officer, Business Development Officer
Contact Info: Neil Pardy - neil.pardy@novascotia.ca
Regional Services Summer Student – BIBLE HILL
Department: Agriculture – Regional Services, Bible Hill
Position Title: Regional Services summer assistant
Location:
Lorraine Building, Perennia Park
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill
Bus Routes: No public transportation available
About us:
The Regional Services Division provides extension (advisory) services for farmers, agri-food businesses, and rural organizations to support the long-term sustainable growth of the agriculture sector! We all have to eat, and we want to ensure that we produce as much food as we can in Nova Scotia, while protecting the environment and keeping farm workers and consumers safe.
One of our key initiatives is Agriculture in the Classroom – Nova Scotia. This program supports teachers and students in learning where their food comes from, the importance of agriculture to our province and the rewarding careers available in the sector.
‘What Will You Do’: You will be working with the Agriculture in the Classroom team to prepare resources to send to classrooms, such as packing resource kits, compiling teacher contact lists, organizing events for teachers and students, and researching new resources. You may also support Agricultural Extension workers by collecting samples of plant materials, soil, and insects from farms.
Remote/In-person: You will be working in a team setting with staff in our Bible Hill office as well as in our five other regional offices. Much of the work will be done in an office setting but there will be occasional trips to farms, and you may be involved in collecting samples of plant material, soil, insects, etc.
You will need to be able to work from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Possible Career Paths: Agricultural Extension Worker, Program Coordinator, Classroom Resource Developer
Contact Info: Becky Sooksom - Rebecca.sooksom@novascotia.ca
Summer Student - Sector Development and Policy - BIBLE HILL
Department: Agriculture
Position Title: Summer Student Sector Development (50%) and Policy (50%)
Location:
Harlow Building
176 College Rd, Bible Hill
NS B2N 5G6
Bus Routes: No public transportation available
About us:
The Department of Agriculture provides services for farmers, agri-food businesses, and rural organizations to support the long-term sustainable growth of the agriculture sector! We all have to eat, and climate change, COVID 19, market trends, regulatory environments and the evolving role of technology are shaping the way producers and agri-food companies do business. Sector Development and works to help our industry, by looking at new markets and new products for our province. Our Policy group supports the department to help industry succeed in the areas of policy development, corporate services, legislative and regulatory development.
‘What Will You Do’:
You will work as part of a team of professionals to help build the Nova Scotia agriculture industry. You will explore and learn about Sector Development, including research activities on new agriculture products, and help coordinate the Minister of Agriculture’s conference, which will explore how industry, government, and next generation thinkers in agriculture can work together to embrace change and cultivate success. Your work in the Policy division may include employee engagement activities, records management, and research. You may also have the opportunity learn about the other divisions in the department of Agriculture.
Remote/In-person: In-Person. You will need to be able to work from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Possible Career Paths: Policy Analyst, Program Coordinator, Business Development Officer, Research and Statistical Officer
Contact Info: Paula Putnam at paula.putnam@novascotia.ca
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Position Title: Grants Management Summer Student
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): CCTH1000
Location: 3rd Floor, Homburg Building, 1741 Brunswick Street, Halifax (about a 5-7 minute walk to Scotia Square)
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About Us:
The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage helps protect and promote Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage. We help businesses and communities grow by providing program and event funding for arts, culture and heritage, sport and recreation and cultural identity and languages. We also provide leadership to creative and cultural communities throughout the province. The department is also responsible for helping grow the province’s tourism industry through marketing, experience and sector development and visitor information services.
We are the Grants Management Team within the division of Policy and Corporate Services. We service internal clients and manage operations, analysis, system administration and project work all related to the processing of grants to communities, individuals and organizations across Nova Scotia.
What Will You Do:
- Data entry for the grant lifecycle
- Correspondence tracking for approval of grant funding
- Shared inbox monitoring for client services
- Preparation of various reports in Excel
- Problem solving and troubleshooting payments
- Paper file management and digitization
Remote/In-person/Both:
In-Person
Additional Information:
Opportunities to job-shadow other positions within CCTH
Possible Career Paths:
Accounting
IT services
Program Management
Administration
Contact Info: (if departments are okay with the student(s) reaching out to learn more about the opportunity before applying/being matched)
Katrina Forbes
Manager, Grants and Client Services
Katrina.Forbes@novascotia.ca
(902) 430-3486
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): CCTH1001
Position Title: Corporate Services Summer Student
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): CCTH1001
Location: 3rd Floor, Homburg Building, 1741 Brunswick Street, Halifax (about a 5–7-minute walk to Scotia Square)
Public Transit:
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Dartmouth, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About Us:
The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage helps protect and promote Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage. We help businesses and communities grow by providing program and event funding for arts, culture and heritage, sport and recreation and cultural identity and languages. We also provide leadership to creative and cultural communities throughout the province. The department is also responsible for helping grow the province’s tourism industry through marketing, experience and sector development and visitor information services.
We are the Corporate Support Services Team within the division of Policy and Corporate Services. We service internal clients, manage operations, reception, and office changes all related to supporting staff across Nova Scotia.
What Will You Do:
- Answer general phone calls from the general public
- Shared inbox monitoring
- Paper file management and digitization
- Data entry for IT inventory (Computers, Mobile Phones)
- Technical Support for general IT questions
Remote/In-person/Both:
In-Person
Additional Information:
Opportunities to job-shadow other positions within CCTH
Possible Career Paths:
IT services
Administration
Contact Info:
Pam Patterson
Manager, Information, Risk and Business Solutions
902-233-8665
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH)
Collections/Interpretation Assistant – STELLARTON (2 Positions)
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): CCTH1010
Position Title: Collections/Interpretation Assistant
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): CCTH1002
Location: Museum of Industry: 147 N Ford Street Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0
Transit: Pictou County Transit: Closest stop is Foord St. and Allan Ave.
About Us: The Museum of Industry is a part of the Nova Scotia Museum, which is in the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH). CCTH supports communities across the province to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible, providing a great quality of life for Nova Scotians. We value the collective diversity of our heritage and our people and believe in the transformative nature of culture to help create healthy, active, growing communities.
You might be surprised to know that the Museum of Industry is not about rusting hunks of metal and complicated explanations of how things were made. Our visitors connect with the stories of people just like their grandparents and parents who worked hard, faced tough times, and used tools and machines to increase the prosperity of companies, their communities, and sometimes even themselves.
For more information visit: https://museum.novascotia.ca/
What Will You Do:
Two key projects:
- Collections Management support: Under the supervision of the Curator of Collections, the student will document a body of 3-D objects. They will create an Excel spreadsheet of information, including documentation of images taken, a description of each object, the initial condition of each object, measurements, and its location in temporary storage. This work will help the Curator of Collections determine which objects are best suited for the Museum’s Collection, and which may be better suited to other museum collections, etc.
- Education and Public Programming support: Under the supervision of the Curator of Education and Public Programming, the student will engage with visitors to explain and interpret the Museum’s exhibits. The student will work as an interpretation assistant in our Pre-Industrial Exhibit, learning the significance of the artifacts, displays, and stories, and then sharing that information with visitors.
Remote/In-person/Both: In-person
Additional Information:
The student will be working on two projects and will rotate between the two; one with the Curator of Collections and one with the Curator of Education and Public Programming.
Possible Career Paths: The Assistant will increase their awareness of Nova Scotia's industrial history and will also gain experience in the use of spreadsheets, documentation, interpretation, and the occupations and operations of a mid-size museum. These skills will greatly enhance the student’s ability to find future work in the culture and heritage sectors, and most specifically in public education, visitor service and collections management.
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage – African Nova Scotian Affairs
Position Title: African Nova Scotian Summer Student Researcher
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): CCTH1004
Location: 1741 Brunswick Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3X8
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage helps protect and promote Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage. We help businesses and communities grow by providing program and event funding for arts, culture and heritage, sport and recreation and cultural identity and languages. We also provide leadership to creative and cultural communities throughout the province.
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) is a vital reciprocal link that connects government, communities, and partners to help provide services and programs for the African Nova Scotian community.
ANSA has three key areas of focus; increasing access, to ensure African Nova Scotian communities feel informed; building capacity, to help equip communities with the knowledge, tools and resources to grow and thrive; and lastly, taking action, by working with communities to address pressing issues and needs.
ANSA advocates for the interests of the African Nova Scotian community within government; creates and promotes an integrated approach within government on matters related to African Nova Scotian communities in the province; develops and co-operates on communicating strategies and public education increase awareness of African Nova Scotian culture, heritage and community issues; and represents the interest of the province in intergovernmental initiatives and negotiations on matters integral to the interest of African Nova Scotians.
What Will You Do
As the successful student, you will work under the direction of the Senior advisor, Planning, Development & Research.
Some of the work you will support is related to:
- Identifying African Nova Scotian and Black businesses, organizations and agencies across the province
- Contacting African Nova Scotian organizations to learn about the programs, services and supports and opportunities offered to African Nova Scotian community members.
- Speaking with community members to learn more about community-based interests and issues and African Nova Scotian culture, heritage and traditions.
- Organizing and inputting information into a database
- Supporting the development of tools to gather information around services and service delivery to African Nova Scotians
- Collaborating with staff members across the province to support summer initiatives and activities.
- Contributing to a healthy, safe and supportive work environment
Remote/In-person: Remote/In person
Possible Career Paths:
Consulting
Cultural Guide/Tourism
Historian, Librarian and Archives
Community Navigator
Business
Department: Community Services
Division: ESIA Program - Employment Support Services
Position Title: Junior Diversity Program Admin Officer
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): DCS 1000
Location: Floor 4 - 1894 Barrington Street (Barrington Tower in Scotia Square mall) Halifax, NS
Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Dartmouth, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
Parking: Parkade / paid street parking available at student’s expense
About us:
The Department of Community Services (DCS) works collaboratively with community, social enterprise, other departments of government, and not-for-profits to ensure vulnerable children, families and individuals receive the supports they need to live safe, healthy, and productive lives. We are committed to a social service system that helps people be as independent and healthy as possible, and to reach their full potential. We want a system that makes it easy for Nova Scotians to find the services they need, and we want those services to be there for years to come.
We offer various programs including Child, Youth & Family Support, Employment Support & Income Assistance, Homelessness and Disability Support Programs.
For more information on our Department please visit: https://novascotia.ca/coms/
What Will You Do
The Program team of Employment Support Services contributes to the development, implementation, coordination, tracking and monitoring of policies, pilot projects and programs which support employment programming for groups such as individuals and their family who are recipient of income assistance, people of diverse equity groups and at-risk youth demographic.
The JD PAO position will assist with the following:
- participate in, and serve as a resource for, exploring new employability project initiatives;
- review and provide recommendations for suggestions to improve current programming, promotion of and recruitment techniques;
- assist with creating visual communication to promote ESS programs to increase program recruitment and referrals;
- assist with collecting and analyzing program evaluation information from participants to better inform future projects (i.e. telephone survey with participants);
- assist with processes to roll-out new pilot programs or initiatives offered by ESS;
- assist with maintaining data entry for ongoing projects;
- provide an Africentric youth lens as well as a “first voice” youth approach to addressing challenges to program engagement and retention;
- other assigned tasks, as required by ESS Program team.
Remote/In-person: In-Person
Possible Career Paths:
Public Service, project implementation and development, social science roles such as Caseworker or Social Worker
Contact Info: Brittany Davidson Brittany.Davidson@novascotia.ca Phone / text: (902) 717 – 2897
Dept: Communications Nova Scotia
Position: Student
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): CNS 1000
Division: Corporate Services
Location: Downtown Halifax
Public Transit: Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Dartmouth, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
As government’s central communications agency, Communications Nova Scotia helps Nova Scotians understand what the government is doing and why. We communicate with Nova Scotians, through a variety of communications strategies and tools, about the government programs and services that are available to them, and how to access them. We promote the people, businesses, and communities that make up our province.
Communications Nova Scotia is organized into three main areas of responsibility:
- communications planning - strategic communications planning, content development, crisis and risk communications, stakeholder relations, corporate communications and media relations
- marketing, digital and creative services - digital, graphic design, editorial services, image services (photo/video), marketing, internet strategy and advertising (media planning/buying)
- communication and corporate services - project management and support, planning and policy, translation, research and evaluation, stakeholder relations and budget (recoveries)
As a co-op student with Communications Nova Scotia, you will have a well-rounded experience and be exposed to work in many of the areas noted above.
What your day will look like:
As a Co-Op student in the Corporate Services division, your primary responsibility will be ensuring online databases, hosted on SharePoint, are updated and user-friendly. You will be required to work collaboratively with team members across the agency to update information.
The skills you need to do this job:
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects from start to finish
- Focus on good client service
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility
- Initiative
Please ensure that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the above qualifications. In your cover letter, ensure that you identify the position and department.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Department: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Position Title: BYDMP Summer Student – Student Services
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): EECD 1000
Location:
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
2021 Brunswick Street
P.O. Box 578
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2S9
Public Transit: Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Dartmouth, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
The Student Services Division is dedicated to collaborating across the Department to build a Nova Scotian educational system that is accessible, equitable, culturally, and linguistically responsive and a safe learning environment for all learners including newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+, those with disabilities and neurodiverse children and youth.
What Will You Do:
As the successful student, you will work under the direction of the Director of Student Services Division. Some of the work you will support is related to multiple projects including:
- Collaborate with community partners to support the development of resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ Black youth with a focus on mental health and family relationships.
- Support the development of resources and materials related to newcomer children and youth.
- Provide administrative support to initiatives related to students with learning disabilities and other barriers to learning.
- Remote/In-person: In person
Additions based on comments in meeting
Possible Career Paths:
- Education – teaching, psychology, counselling
- Consulting
- Administrative
Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture
Division: Fisheries (Licensing Unit)
Position: Title: Summer Student
Location 1575A Lake Road, Sandy Point, NS B0T 1W0
About us:
The Licensing unit within the Fisheries Division issues licences to ensure that seafood is purchased, transported, stored, processed, and sold in a manner that safeguards the safety of consumers and maintains quality at every step in the chain.
What Will You Do:
- Copying and scanning
- Data entry
- Website development
- Records management
- Preparing licence packages
- Handling mail.
- Remote/In-person: In- Person
- Possible Career Paths: Public Service
- For further information please contact Jenna Beaton at email - jenna.beaton@novascotia.ca or phone (902) 478-3629.
Position Title: Summer Student (BYDMP)
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): FA 1008
Location Hancock Veterinary Services Building
65 River Rd. Biblehill Nova Scotia B2N 2P3
No public transportation available
About us:
The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a 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.
‘What Will You Do’:
You will work with our Aquatic Animal Health Unit staff to support the provision of veterinary and laboratory services to the provinces aquaculture sector. In your role with our team, you will participate in the development of the aquaculture sector by supporting the delivery of veterinary and laboratory services through provincial regulatory programs. You will work within the provincial pathology building in both the necropsy suite and the laboratory setting. Site visits to finfish and shellfish aquaculture sites would be involved in this role, as well as gaining experience in the administration and development of Aquatic Animal Health regulatory programs.
Remote/In-person:
You will work out of the provincial pathology laboratory in Truro, where the Aquatic Animal Health Unit staff have office space. This laboratory building is a shared space with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Pathology and Laboratory services staff. You will have the opportunity to work independently on specific projects/tasks and carry out veterinary field work that will take you to locations within various Nova Scotian communities.
Additions based on comments in meeting
N/A
Possible Career Paths: (with the type of work they will be doing)
Ideal candidates will have an interest or aptitude for any of the following: veterinary medicine, biology and/or life sciences, farming of aquatic species and/or aquatic sciences.
Contact Info
Please feel free to contact:
Dr. Amanda Swim, Chief Aquatic Animal Health Veterinarian
902-899-6634 Amanda.Swim@novascotia.ca
Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture
Position Title: Junior Aquaculture Administration Officer
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): FA 1009
Location: 1575A Lake Road, Sandy Point, Nova Scotia B0T 1W0 (in the NSCC Shelburne Building)
About Us
Aquaculture is the farming of fish and seafood (including marine plants) in fresh or saltwater. Aquaculture contributes to the prosperity of Nova Scotia’s coastal and rural communities.
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a 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. Check out our website at https://novascotia.ca/fish/aquaculture/ to learn more.
What you will do:
As the Junior Aquaculture Administration Officer, you will gain practical administrative and operational experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified public service professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to start your career and gain an understanding of the provincial government.
You will assist staff with a range of duties, which support the administration of the Aquaculture Division
and contribute to the overall mandate of Fisheries and Aquaculture by:
- Organizing, filing, and preparing documents
- Inputting and analyzing data
- Maintaining and updating files and records
- Providing assistance to the other sections of the Division such as Operations, Development and Aquatic Animal Health
You will work with our Aquaculture Division to support the sustainable development of our province’s aquaculture sector. In your role with our team, you will play a part in the development of the aquaculture and marine plants sector by supporting the delivery of our regulatory programs. More specifically, you’ll work closely with the Aquaculture Development and Operations Divisions which are responsible for aquaculture management and development, field and lab operations and aquaculture and rockweed site reviews. You’ll have the opportunity to visit aquaculture operations, learn about the aquaculture site review and approval process and participate in office, lab and field work duties related to the environmental monitoring program.
There may also be opportunities to be an occasional crew member on our boat, the Ocean Prosperity, for local aquaculture site visits.
There will be opportunity to learn about the role of government in regulation, as well as how other provincial and federal departments work together.
Remote/In-person: In-Person
You’ll be working in our Shelburne office which is home to members of our Aquaculture Operations, Development and Licensing and Leasing teams. You’ll have the opportunity to work independently on specific projects/tasks and carry out field assignments with the team that may take you to locations within Nova Scotia including the Department’s head office in Halifax and to other coastal communities throughout Nova Scotia.
Possible Career Paths:
This role is a good fit for those with an interest or aptitude for any of the following: farming of aquatic species; aquatic sciences (oceanography, biology, chemistry); ocean-based industries; environmental monitoring, field work, laboratory work, program administration or geographic information systems (GIS).
Other Considerations:
This is a Student position anticipated to last 8 weeks, from July 10th to until September 1st, 2023.
Contact Info:
Robert Ceschiutti, Manager of Licensing & Leasing, Aquaculture, Shelburne Office: 902-875-7430
Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture
Position Title: Summer Student (BYDMP)
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): FA 1010
Location Halifax - 1800 Argyle - Suite 603 - World Trade and Convention Centre
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a 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.
What Will You Do:
You will work with our Marine Services Division to support the sustainable development of our provinces seafood sector, and with information gathering and stakeholder relations needed to deliver specific programs. In your role with our team, you will help to encourage and support innovation and development in the sector, including green technology.
More specifically, you will work closely with the Division’s Coastal Advisory Unit, which provides the Department with strategic analysis on coastal and marine issues that impact or overlap the Department’s seafood development mandate, such as climate change, marine conservation, coastal and marine pollution.
Remote/In-person:
You will be stationed in our very active and supportive Head Office, in Halifax, but will occasionally be asked to work independently on specific projects/tasks, and carry out field assignments that will take you to locations within the city or to coastal communities throughout Nova Scotia.
Possible Career Paths:
Ideal candidates will have an interest or aptitude for any of the following: geography and mapping; earth sciences (oceanography, biology); climate change, environmental management, regional or marine planning, or resource management (fisheries, aquaculture, etc.).
Contact Info
Shawn MacDonald, Manager, Coastal Services
902-233-8378
Department: Department of Health and Wellness
Position Title: Health Equity Intern
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): HW1008
Location 1894 Barrington St (Barrington Tower- Scotia Square), Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
Transit Service nearby: Alderney Ferry, Woodside Ferry, route 90
About us:
The Department of Health and Wellness supports programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness for Nova Scotians and their families.
The department’s vision is to have an innovative and sustainable health system for generations of healthy Nova Scotians. In addition, the work of DHW includes delivering fair and equitable access and services to health treatment, care, and wellbeing for diverse and equity seeking communities. The Equity and Engagement Team supports this work through ensuring that lived experiences, strategic partnerships and public engagement continue to inform the government’s vision for an equitable health system for all Nova Scotians.
What Will You Do:
Along with supporting the Equity and Engagement team or division on a wide range of operational, administrative, and business functions, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following tasks:
- Perform an EDIRA audit (Equity-Diversity-Inclusion-Reconciliation-Accessibility) of current DHW and health system policies to ensure that these policies are equity-informed.
- Conduct research into the groups, organizations, associations and institutions involved in health equity to create a contact database.
- Support our team’s on-going and emerging efforts towards improving health equity for African Nova Scotians.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work including record keeping, filing, and responding to inquiries.
- Assist with scheduling and set-up of partner engagement sessions and client/staff meetings.
- Contribute to communication activities to internal staff and external partners/collaborators, preparing correspondence, creating/updating and editing a variety of documents.
- Complete all safety and orientation training as required, and other optional training or workshops where applicable or available.
Remote/In-person: In-person with the possibility of hybrid.
Possible Career Paths:
Working at the Department of Health and Wellness as a BYDMP Summer Student, some of the possible paths for you include careers in:
- Health professions (Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist, Occupational Therapist, Anesthesiologist, etc.)
- Health-related fields (Community health worker, Health service administrator, Health researcher)
- Government
- Social and/or health services organizations
You will also gain a number of transferable skills and experience that can be applied to other careers. Some of the skills and experience that you may be provided the opportunity to learn and develop are:
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork/Networking/Collaboration skills
- Technical skills and Professional behaviour and/or knowledge
- Organizational and Time management skills
- Analytical and Problem-solving skills
- Attitude, Confidence, and Independence
Contact Info
Karen Mutyabule
Department of Health and Wellness
1894 Barrington Street | Barrington Tower
Email: karen.mutyabule@novascotia.ca
Department: Department of Health and Wellness (DHW)
Division: Strategic Health Investment and Infrastructure Planning
Position Title: Black Youth Development and Mentorship Program (BYDMP)
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): HW1009
Location: 1894 Barrington Street, Barrington Tower, 15th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 2A8
Public Transit: Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Dartmouth, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
We are the Strategic Infrastructure Planning Branch within Department of Health and Wellness (DHW), and we are accountable for the oversight of complex provincially funded health care infrastructure projects. Our team is responsible to participate in various governance, design and development meetings and may be asked to support in the development of legislation, provincial policy, standards, and guidelines that are responsive to the changing needs of Nova Scotians and aligned with the overall strategic vision and mission of the Department. In addition, our team develops and leverages strategic partnerships to ensure a proactive approach to health care infrastructure planning. Our team members also maintain situational awareness of their individual portfolios and will routinely report on the status of health infrastructure projects at various governance meetings and as required. Overall, our branch at DWH is responsible for consultation, promotion, communications, and/or development of the overall project and project plans and will ensure all deliverables are policy based and are in alignment with existing departmental policies, priorities, the strategic plan, or overall business plan.
What you will do:
- Conducting research and organizing team-building activities for the Strategic Health Investment and Infrastructure Planning team at DHW.
- Conducting research and a visual presentation for our team and other stakeholders as appropriate regarding the relationships between the social determinants of health and health care infrastructure—bridging gaps to improve population health outcomes and/or a research project and visual presentation re optimizing public engagement relating to health care infrastructure.
- Touring local health care facilities and health care development construction work sites with DHW team members when/where possible.
- Participating in our spatial planning initiatives within the branch/department.
- Shadowing team members for administrative functions and overall work functions of the various team members within the branch.
- Working with team to understand core principles and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the workplace .
- Working with team to promote health and safety in the environment and understanding of safety requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Remote/In-person: In-person/remote options
Possible Career Paths: (with the type of work they will be doing): Health, Engineering, Architect, Project Management, Administrative.
Contact Info:
Rob Zwicker, Director Health Project Management and Governance. Cell: 902-399-4994 or email: rob.zwicker@novascotia.ca
or
Bridget Williams at phone: 902-424-0402 or email: Bridget.Williams@novascotia.ca
Department: Health and Wellness
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): HW1010
Position Title: Summer Student
Location 5151 George Street, 11th Floor, Halifax
Scotia Square and George Street are accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us: The Health Information Performance and Planning (HIPP) division empowers the Department of Health and Wellness programs and services through the provision of data, information, knowledge, and digital services. The Data Governance and Management (DGM) team is one of 3 teams in HIPP that focuses on the collection, maintenance and sharing of health data. Within DGM, is the Data Governance (DG) Team whose responsibility is the governance of data for the Department of Health and Wellness. We are a small team of 4 responsible for overseeing the appropriate collecting, holding and sharing of health data for the province.
What will you do: You will support the Data Governance team in documenting information about our data assets, which means you will:
- Set up file and folder structure and associated documents on the shared drive (and/or SharePoint or MS Teams)
- Interview different stakeholders in the organization about their data/data set expertise
- Document and organize information
- Review existing documentation for meaningful connections
- Present findings and assist other team members with related project work
Remote/In-person: Hybrid. DHW’s work model is in-office with up to 2 days remote.
Possible Career Paths: Project management, data governance, health data management
Contact Info Vanita Hayes vanita.hayes@novascotia.ca
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Division: Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Position Title: Summer Student
Location: 1256 Barrington Street, 3rd Floor, Barrington Street, Halifax
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
At the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, we work to provide Apprenticeship training leading to Certification in the Skilled Trades for all Nova Scotians. We have offices throughout Nova Scotia in Halifax, Bridgewater, Kentville, Yarmouth, Truro, Port Hawkesbury, New Glasgow, and Sydney.
What Will You Do: The position will assist with the following:
- assist with class intakes,
- assist with processes to effectively manage apprenticeship training,
- data entry
- participate in, and serve as a resource for, invigilating exams,
- provide an African Nova Scotia youth perspective as well as a “first voice” approach to addressing challenges to apprenticeship and certification among African Nova Scotian youth.
Remote/In-person: In- Person
Possible Career Paths: Public Service
Contact Info: Annan – Ebenezer.Annan@novascotia.ca Phone: (902) 219-1260
Department: Natural Resources and Renewables (NRR)
Position Title: Junior coordinator
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): NRR1007
Location
Primary- NRR Waverley Office, 2115 Waverley Road, Waverley, NS B2R 1Y8
Travel options: Bus 84- Car 9 min, Bus 87- Car 12 min
Secondary – NRR Halifax Office- 1701 Hollis - Floor 2 - Founders Square
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Dartmouth, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
Ferries: Alderney & Woodside
About us:
The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation, and protection of our province’s natural resources. The Regional Services Branch delivers Department programs and services through an extensive province-wide network of field offices. The Branch is divided into seven divisions – Regional Coordination and Planning; Parks and Outreach; Fleet and Forest Protection; Conservation Officer Service; and three Regional Operations divisions (Eastern Central, and Western Regions).
What you will do:
Working within the Regional Coordination and Planning Division, you will work with the Training Coordinator to support the management of ongoing branch training programs. This role will involve data entry and spreadsheet management, supporting development of materials, coordination of venue and catering and engagement with training participants.
You will have an opportunity to learn about the Department, including opportunities for site visits and exposure to ongoing projects led by the Division.
Remote/In-person: 20 remote/80 in person
Possible Career Paths:
Training coordinator and various public administration roles
Exposure to Technician, biologists, forestry, operations, provincial parks, fire crew
Contact Info:
Lori MacDonald, Training Coordinator – 902-237-2473
Department: Natural Resources and Renewables
Division: Corporate Services Management, Central Records
Position Title: Central Records Summer Student
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): NRR1008
Location:
Joseph Howe Building and Founders Square
Both located on Hollis Street (1690. 1701), Halifax, Nova Scotia
Public Transit: Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Dartmouth, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of the province’s forest, wildlife, mineral, and energy resources. We promote the sustainable development of natural resources to support jobs, help grow the economy and provide social and environmental benefits.
The Central Records program is part of the Corporate Services Management division and is responsible for administering the Department’s records and information management program.
Central Records is also responsible for developing and implementing Department-wide records and information management policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, the daily operations of the Halifax Central Registry and the administration of the Department’s records management databases.
What Will You Do:
- Help with filing backlog at both locations.
- Paper file management.
- Filing shelf readjustment.
- Help with file destruction and/or transfer.
Remote/In-person: In person
Possible Career Paths: Business Administration Student
Contact Info:
Kara Fraser
Supervisor of Central Records
Joseph Howe Building
1690 Hollis Street,
11th Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3J9
Email: kara.fraser@novascotia.ca
Phone: 902-476-1351
Department: Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, Clean Energy Branch
Position Title: Clean Energy Intern
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): NRR1009
Location: Joseph Howe Building, 1690 Hollis Street, Halifax
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Dartmouth, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About Us:
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources & Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation, and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province. https://novascotia.ca/natr/
This includes providing support to the solar, wind and storage industries, clean transportation sector, energy efficiency sectors. The position also involves collaborating with various industry and public sector stakeholders, including Nova Scotia Power Inc., to allow for greater integration of renewable electricity in the Nova Scotia electrical grid.
What Will You Do:
Support the Clean Energy team with research, data-entry, photography of projects, presentations and project management related to climate change mitigation including: active transportation, electrification of transportation, energy efficiency and renewable electricity.
Remote/In-person: In person. With option to be remote 1 day per week if desired.
Possible Career Paths: Students graduating university with a BA or BSc with a focus on Environmental or Electrical Engineering program, an Environmental Science program, or an Environment Sustainability and Society program and/or focus on political science, public administration, business would be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles to address climate change in the business, government and non-profit sectors. There are careers in the Energy sector that do not require a University degree (i.e. installing energy efficient retrofits). The exposure to the Clean Energy sector we work within allows students to gain valuable knowledge that is transferable across many departments within government and throughout all levels of the climate change mitigation sector. This experience is a pathway to a career to fight climate change and/or work in government.
Contact Info
Contact Amy Schwartz, Manager Strategic Initiatives
Email: amy.schwartz@novascotia.ca
Department: Natural Resources and Renewables- IRM (Truro)
Position Title: Forest Resource Worker
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): NRR1010
Location: 15 Arlington Place, Truro (no public transit for this area)
About us: The Integrated Resource Management (IRM) Section – Central Region, is part of the Regional Services Branch of Natural Resources and Renewables. Our team is comprised of Foresters, Biologists, and GIS Analysts. Our mandate is to coordinate the management and use of our natural habitat (forests, water, wildlife, parks and recreation) within the counties of Halifax, Hants, Colchester and Cumberland.
What Will You Do: You will be working along side two students who are studying Natural Resources Management at either the University or Technical College level. As a Forest Resource Worker, you may be involved in timber cruising, harvest and road inspections, silviculture treatment monitoring, wildlife habitat and watercourse site inspections, wildlife surveys, forest research, forest inventory, tree improvement and extension related activities. Other projects could include monitoring the impact of forest operations on biodiversity values. Most of your time will be spent outdoors working in a variety of weather conditions.
In addition, you be exposed to other aspects of DNRR Forestry work and meet a variety of people of different occupations.
Remote/In-person: In person
Additions based on comments in meeting
Possible Career Paths: Forester, Forest Technician, Wildlife Technician, Parks Planner, Geographer, GIS Data Analyst, Geologist, Silviculture Worker
Contact Info any questions can be forwarded to Tim O’Brien, Regional Crown Forester at tim.obrien@novascotia.ca
Department: Natural Resources and Renewables
Position Title: Summer Student Park Attendant
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): NRR1011
Location: Rainbow Haven Provincial Park, 2248 Cowbay Rd
Bus Routes: 401, 59, 60
About us: Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks, and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks, and wildlife resources, and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
What Will You Do: As the Student Camping Park Attendant, you are responsible for assisting with the seasonal operation and maintenance of the designated provincial park. Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Department policies. This position requires the ability to assist the public, work as part of a team and perform strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment. More specifically, these tasks include grounds maintenance; mowing and trimming grass, painting, collecting litter, operation of OHV, etc. As well as facility maintenance; cleaning and sanitation of washrooms and garbage bins. You will work 70 hours bi-weekly; duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. You must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.
Remote/In-person: In person
Possible Career Paths: This position will provide you with the opportunity to work within the Provincial Park system, learn more about our department and the career paths within it.
Contact Info: Jason MacIntosh, Area Manager, Halifax West, 902-861-2560
Department: Office of Addictions and Mental Health (OAMH)
Position Title: Research Analyst
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): OAMH 1000
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (exact office is TBD as under construction – will be either at Barrington Tower or 1551 George Street)
Scotia Square and George Street are accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us: OAMH works closely with the Department of Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia health authorities, and communities to ensure that Nova Scotians receive the right service, at the right place, at the right time, by the right care provider. OAMH partners with several community-based organizations to fund and support the delivery of important mental health and addiction services. OAMH is responsible for ensuring harm reduction and anti-stigma approaches are taken in delivering mental health and addictions care in Nova Scotia. Our work also includes interventions and actions that will help address the social determinants of health.
What you will do: You will provide project support to the team by developing information notes, literature reviews, research documents, and assist in writing reports for departmental projects and initiatives.
Remote/In-person: Three days in office, 2 days at home (flexible).
Possible Career Paths: Policy Analyst, Senior Strategist, Research and Statistical Officer, Consultant, Researcher
Contact Info: Natalie Silver, Senior Policy Analyst (Natalie.silver@novascotia.ca)
Office of Equity & Anti-Racism
Summer Student
Department: Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives
Position Title: Summer Student
Location: Maritime Centre, 1505 Barrington Street, Suite 8S, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5
About us: The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives works with partners and communities to help lead and support government’s anti-racism initiatives and promote equity. We work to identify and address systemic racism and inequity in government policy, legislation, programs and services. We’re also responsible for helping government and communities improve social and economic well-being for all people within the province and creating greater access to opportunities and resources.
‘What Will You Do’:
- Support the Equity + Anti-Racism engagement team.
- Engage with youth and communities on legislation and strategy.
- Review and or work on policy.
- Support the Land Titles Initiative team.
- Develop and propose new ideas to the office.
- Attend learning/training opportunities.
- Participate and engage with other youth/departments as needed or as requested.
- Engage with the data collection team.
- Support Equity Evaluation – learn about the process.
- Support Project management – learn about the process.
Remote/In-person: As of now the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism initiatives has implemented a Hybrid model. Staff are working a mix of in person and virtual from home. OEA will be following the direction of public health measures as the change and develop.
Possible Career Paths:
- Provincial Government or other levels of government.
- Policy work/policy analyst.
- Engagement consultant.
- Elected official.
- Project Manager.
- Executive leader/manager.
- Business intelligence analyst.
Contact Info derico.symonds@novascotia.ca - Senior Executive Advisor to the deputy minister.
Department: Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Position Title: Marketing/Research Analyst
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): OHPR 1000
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia – 16th Floor Barrington Tower
*Scotia Square and George Street are accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
The role of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) is to put a laser focus on the collective efforts of government and other organizations that help bring healthcare professionals to Nova Scotia and help them to put down roots in our communities. The thousands of professionals working in healthcare in Nova Scotia are a cornerstone of a strong healthcare system.
Our work is significant in terms of importance and scope. It is work we cannot do alone, and we’ll work with a broad range of partners to understand what is working well and where we can make things better. Collaboration is not just a buzzword here.
Our team at the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment is small but mighty. Whether it’s driving policy changes or working with our partners to boost capacity, we will continue to evolve and think about our impact. We’re developing long term strategy while maintaining focus on action and demonstrating results.
What you will do:
Provide project support to the team by developing information notes, conducting market research, developing collateral for key projects, assisting in responding to correspondence, supporting work related to community engagement and writing reports for departmental projects and initiatives.
Remote/In-person: Three days in the office, 1-2 days at home (flexible).
Possible Career Paths: Policy Analyst, Marketing, Senior Strategist, Research and Statistical Officer, and Consultant
Contact Info: Mary Ellen Tingley-MacLean, Project Executive Lead maryellen.tingley-maclean@novascotia.ca
Department: Public Works
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): PW1010
Position Title: Summer Student
Location: 3031 Post Road, Antigonish, NS
About us: Highway Maintenance
What Will You Do:
Working in the field assisting with monitoring maintenance and construction type activities, verifying road data lists, helping Safety Inspector with inspections, work with crews on maintenance projects.
Remote/In-person: In Person
Possible Career Paths: Construction Technology, Engineering, Safety Inspector
Department: Public Works
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): PW1009
Position Title: Summer student sign shop
Location: 70 St David’s Ave Bible Hill
About us:
Maintain 2200km of roads approx. 400 bridges in Colchester County.
What Will You Do:
Work in the provincial sign shop build and supply signs for the Province of Nova Scotia
Work with maintenance teams maintaining road network.
Remote/In-person: in person
Possible Career Paths:
All paths available
Working with hands, operating machinery, trades, accounting, safety supervision, technician surveying, engineering
Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services
Division: Nova Scotia Digital Service
Position Title: Project Management Student - Information, Communication, and Automation Technology (ICAT)
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): SNSIS 1007
Location: 1660 Hollis St, 5th Floor Suite 502, Halifax, NS B3J
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
The NSDS / BUILD NS Information, Communication, and Automation Technology (ICAT) team is responsible for the planning, delivery, and validation of technology enablement on building projects. The team consist of project mangers and technical IT professionals.
‘What Will You Do’:
- Interested in information, communication, and automation technology in buildings.
- Attend technology planning sessions with IT professionals and electrical engineers.
- Participate in building technology selection, procurement, and implementation.
- Attend Project design and construction meetings and work site observation,
- Opportunities to connect with a network of IT, construction, engineering, design, communication, public service,
Remote/In-person: Hybrid. Required to be 60% in office
Possible Career Paths: (with the type of work they will be doing): IT project Manager, Technical IT project Manager, IT Infrastructure Project Manger, ICAT Project manager, Building system Designer
Contact Info (if departments are ok with it- and if they would like to reach out to learn more about the opportunity before applying)
Jude Abbey, C: (902) 478-3294 , jude.abbey@novascotia.ca
Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services- Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel, and Tobacco - Audit & Enforcement
Position Title: Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Trainee
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): SNSIS 1008/p>
Location: 5 South Maritime Centre, 1505 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us: Here at Audit & Enforcement we:
Conduct a variety of tax-auditing, inspections/enforcement, and verification activities of varying degrees of complexity; by way of office and/or field audits of vendors (manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers) and consumers to ensure compliance with the Revenue Act and Regulations in the areas of fuel, tobacco, vaping products, and sales tax, as well as under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), International Registration Program (IRP), Petroleum Product Pricing Act and Your Energy Rebate Program. We also adjudicate permit applications in relation to fuel tax (both taxable and tax exempt), tobacco tax (both taxable and tax exempt), bulk vendors, bulk plants, vape wholesalers and stand alone vape retailers.
‘What Will You Do’:
Update and automate policy and procedures manuals as necessary.
use Microsoft teams to create groups and related channels to automate spreadsheets used for revenue reporting and reconciliation purposes.
aide in data analysis using excel, Power BI and or IDEA.
Remote/In-person: In person
Possible Career Paths: Students graduating university with a BComm or BBA with a major in accounting and three years of related experience would be qualified to work as an Auditor I-III with Audit & Enforcement. The exposure to the legislation we administer allows students to gain valuable knowledge that is transferable across many departments within government (including but not limited to) the Department of finance, Government Accounting, Collections, and the Business Registration Unit. This experience is also a pathway to a career in Law Enforcement in a regulatory environment.
Contact Info (if departments are ok with it- and if they would like to reach out to learn more about the opportunity before applying)
Contact Wanda Harrie, Manager
Audit & Administration
Phone: 902-424-0353
Email: wanda.harrie@novascotia.ca
Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, Information Access and Privacy Services
Position Title: Information Access and Privacy (IAP) Clerk
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): SNSIS 1009
Location: 6 North, 1505 Barrington Street (Maritime Centre), Halifax, Nova Scotia
Downtown Halifax is accessible by a variety of buses from Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, North Preston, Fairview, Clayton Park, Timberlea etc.
About us:
The Information Access and Privacy Services Division (IAP Services) within the Nova Scotia Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services provides services in relation to accessing information and privacy protection under the authority of the following legislation and related regulations:
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP)
- Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA)
- Privacy Review Officer Act (PRO)
IAP Services processes access to information requests from members of the public and provides advice and direction in relation to privacy issues.
IAP Services’ mandate is to provide leadership, strategic direction, policy advice, and operational support to the government and other public bodies to help comply with the FOIPOP Act.
What you will do:
Work on organizing records into packages that form access requests. A project to create a year-end summary for each client department on the results of their past year in responding to access requests. You will also be doing some jurisdictional research relating to privacy issues to create a summary of the different options that are found.
Remote/In-person: Mix of in person and remote working.
Possible Career Paths: Junior policy analyst, Information Access and Privacy Administrator
Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services
Position Title: Geomatics Summer Student
Position Reference Number (Please refer to when applying): SNSIS 1010
Location: Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre (160 Willow Street, Amherst, NS B4H 3W5)
About us:
Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNSIS) has a team of 1700+ employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together, we build relationships with every citizen, business, and municipality in Nova Scotia by understanding evolving client needs and balancing these needs with the public good. SNSIS provides client-focused services directly and enables other Departments to deliver programs and services quickly and easily. SNSIS carries out broad legislative mandates, being responsible for the administration and enforcement of a wide array of legislation and regulations.
Geomatics is one of the fastest growing technology sectors, and here in Nova Scotia, we are part of Canada's world-class geomatics community. You will be working with a leading-edge team of geomatics and technology experts providing innovative services for the public and other government departments.
What you will do:
- Digitizing Geographic hardcopy records (such as written descriptions of Geographic Names and location, Aerial Photography Flight reports, and various maps)
- Organizing digital files so they are easily searchable including an organized file structure, file naming and where possible adding search words, all aimed at assisting staff to search for and find required information.
- Quality Control of mapping products including review, logging errors such as text placement, text overlaps, or missing text.
- Organizing hard copy maps and airphotos in our map library filing system.
Remote/In-person:
Two to Five days a week in office. Remote work may be possible.
Possible Career Paths: Many Universities offer training in Geomatics, and the Centre for Geographic Sciences in Lawrencetown, NS offers a wide range of geomatics training such as:
- Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Geomatics Engineering Technology
- Graduate certificates in Forest Geomatics and Biometrics Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Data Analytics, Marine Geomatics and Remote Sensing
Career Paths include exciting work such as:
- Mapping roads and civic addresses
- Quality control of Aerial Photography and creating Orthophotos
- Collecting and analysing Drone Imagery
- Flood risk management such as mapping flood zones, assessing flood risk, evaluating flood mitigation measures
- Analyse the activity of endangered species
- Help manage Nova Scotia finite resources
- Precision Agriculture is in use helping farms increase their yields with efficient seeding, fertilization and harvesting
- Mapping the ocean floor
- Forest management and conservation
Contact Info: Laura Roy
Manager of Geographic Data
Phone & Text: 902.694.9279