Competition # : 35901
Department: Agriculture
Location: BIBLE HILL
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 6/28/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia’s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated and therefore, only applicants from the following group will be considered: African Nova Scotians
If you are a member of this equity group, you must clearly self-identify during the application process, to be considered.
The Department of Agriculture’s mandate is the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s rural and urban communities. Our vision is of a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.
Sector Development and works to help our industry, by looking at new markets and new products for our province. Our Policy group supports the department to help industry succeed in the areas of policy development, corporate services, legislative and regulatory development.
The Sector Development Summer Assistant will be working with Sector Development (50%) and Policy (50%) to support our daily operations.
The Sector Development Summer Assistant will be:
You may also have the opportunity to learn about other divisions in the department of Agriculture.
To be successful candidate, you have complete a minimum of Grade 10, are enrolled in high school or a post-secondary institute and will be returning to school in Fall 2022 or next applicable semester.
You self-identify as African Nova Scotian.
You are looking for summer employment opportunity where you can gain practical experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified professional.
You will need to be able to work from 8:00 AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday.
You will be working in a team setting, in-person, with staff in our Bible Hill office.
This is a summer student position with work term of 8-10 weeks.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $14.47 – $27.30 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.
Current government employees may access this posting online.
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.