Competition # : 47063
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Co-op
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 29-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Service Nova Scotia (SNS) helps citizens, businesses and municipalities across Nova Scotia access a variety of government programs and services. We also support the public sector as it delivers the programs and services that Nova Scotians rely upon by providing corporate services to government; process financial transactions; audit government operations; collect and share geographic data; manage major purchases; and help public sector bodies administer freedom of information and privacy laws.
We continuously strive to make our programs and services more responsive to the needs and expectations of those we serve. SNS is leading the Government’s efforts to improve business operational and service performances.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented graduate level student to gain meaningful experience in the public sector. The successful candidate will support the Government Services division within Service Nova Scotia, contributing to a wide range of strategic, operational, and policy initiatives. This role is well-suited for someone with a strong interest in public policy, service innovation, and continuous improvement.
Policy and Submission Support
Strategic and Operational Planning
Internal Communications and Knowledge Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Other Duties as Assigned
You are a graduate student (e.g. Master's) seeking a co-op term from January to August 2026. As the successful candidate, you have a curious mind, ask probing questions, challenge first responses and are always looking for new and better ways of approaching your work. You are comfortable with ambiguity and experimenting to learn what works and doesn’t. You are a relationship builder, invite the sharing of alternative solutions and viewpoints, and actively bring people together around a specific problem or opportunity. You can work both under guidance from senior colleagues and without supervision to deliver on key responsibilities. You also possess the following:
The following will be considered assets:
This is a co-op student opportunity from January to August 2026 for students who are currently enrolled in graduate level university studies (e.g. Master's).
The duration of this co-op position is 8 months.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $25.64 - $29.69 Hourly
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.