Competition # : 45190
Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Internship
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 09-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
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.
We’re recruiting to fill an internship position with the Market Development Division to help our Province promote, increase awareness, and consumption of Nova Scotia seafood.
Did you know that the seafood industry is our province’s largest exporter and puts Nova Scotia as the top seafood exporter in Canada? This industry is a leading contributor to Nova Scotia’s economy and rural communities.
As the Junior Seafood Marketing Officer with the Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture, you will have the opportunity to:
Applicants must have graduated from a post-secondary institute (such as a university or college) with a focus on marketing, communications, or public relations within the past 3 years of their application.
To be successful within this role you will also have:
PLEASE NOTE: This is an internship opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026.
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 their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For questions or concerns, please contact Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. 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.
We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!
Email: competitions@novascotia.ca