Competition #: 38219
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 3/10/2023 (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 Public Works, we manage 23,000 kilometres of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia. At head office in PW, we operate in a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities.
We are looking for an engaged summer administrative student who is eager to undertake new activities to enrich and enhance our environment.
As the Administrative student, you will gain practical administrative experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified public service professionals. You will support Highway Programs within the PW Head Office.
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. We also provide you with the opportunity to participate in various training opportunities including First Aid and WHMIS.
You will assist administrative staff with a wide range of duties which contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency our operations. You will be involved with:
You are currently enrolled as a student and returning to a postsecondary institution 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: interview(s) and reference checks.
There is one (1) opportunity available.
This opportunity will have an anticipated start date of May 1, 2023 and end date of September 1, 2023.
This position will be based out of the Johnston Building at 1672 Granville Street, Halifax.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $17.25 – $28.12 Hourly