Competition # : 47810
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 03-Mar-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
In this role you will join the Operational and Service Excellence (O&SE) team, within Government Services. The team leads the O&SE deployment across the Province. The team partners with business areas in identifying their business pain points and resolving the pains by implementing business process improvements initiatives. This is a high performing team and fun to work with in a diverse and inclusive environment. You will work with this pleasant team and independently in-person in Halifax downtown office. If you are looking for a robust work experience, challenging, learning, growing, and fully engaging experience, we want to hear from you! You will be trained, fully supported, and guaranteed satisfaction.
This is a postgraduate student opportunity for about 8 months starting on June 2, 2026 and ends on January 29, 2027.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $25.64 - $29.69 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.
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