Competition # : 29396
Department: Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal
Location: SYDNEY RIVER
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 3/16/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for summer students to help our province achieve big things!
At the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR), we manage 23,000 kilometres of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province.
About Our Opportunity
As the Administrative student, you will gain practical experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified public service professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to jump start your career and gain an understanding of the provincial government.
Primary Accountabilities
You will assist staff with a wide range of administrative duties, which support the Eastern District’s highway operations and contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the District by:
There will be opportunity for you to participate in and collaborate with various staff on special projects or assignments; helping you further enhance and develop your skills.
Qualifications and Experience
You are currently enrolled as a business administration student and returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).
As the ideal candidate you:
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Working Conditions
Additional Information
This opportunity will start approximately May 3, 2021 with an end date of September 3, 2021.
This position will be based out of Sydney River.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $16.50 – $26.90 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.
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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