About the role#
This position supports the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration. The student will assist in maintaining and managing the branch database management system to protect and organize key information. You will work with team members to support branch staff, including inspection personnel, while managing data cleanup and documentation tasks.
What you'll do#
- Assist in maintaining and managing the branch database management system.
- Support inspection personnel with locating records within the database.
- Create How To documentation for division work activities.
- Learn and support surplus system procedures.
- Work independently to manage assigned tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary co-op program, with at least one year completed in a recognized Information Technology program (database administration concentration preferred).
- Eligibility to complete a co-op work term as part of your academic program.
- Strong background in research and a solid understanding of the IT field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Experience with Cognos, Tableau, SQL, or Microsoft Power Automate is considered an asset.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Term: Fall 2026 (September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time paid student position.
About Government of Nova Scotia
The Government of Nova Scotia operates as a provincial government agency. It manages public services for the province and maintains its headquarters in HRM. The organization employs over 5,000 people and has been in operation since 1867. Its workforce supports various administrative functions across the region.
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