About the role#
The Government of Nova Scotia is building a pool of students for administrative, clerical, and customer service roles. This centralized intake process matches students with various government programs throughout the summer. These positions provide hands-on experience in a professional office environment and help you build transferable skills in organization, communication, and time management.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on administrative experience and learn from experienced professionals.
- Support day-to-day operations through research, data entry, and document organization.
- Assist with financial and inventory systems, including records organization and distribution.
- Support service delivery through data entry, document processing, and customer triage.
- Manage the full records lifecycle, including digitization, classification, and file management.
What you'll need#
- You are currently enrolled in high school or a post-secondary program and plan to return to your studies.
- You have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- You can organize tasks and manage your time effectively.
- You possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and online tools.
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Students pursuing majors in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources, Public Health, or Nursing are encouraged to apply.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time student opportunity for Summer 2026.
- Work is performed on-site.
- Positions are located throughout Nova Scotia.
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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