Competition # : 42546
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: SYDNEY
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 26-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI) works to provide fairness, safety, and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn, and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working in offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for workplace safety, immigration, apprenticeship, adult education, to help people find and keep jobs in the province and to help employers find and train the people they need.
Employment Nova Scotia is a Division within the Skills & Learning Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. Through various programs and services, we help Nova Scotians meet their employment potential; help employers find the employees they need to prosper; and help communities play an active role in developing well-balanced local labour markets.
About Our Opportunity
If you are searching for a rewarding work placement experience, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore with Employment Nova Scotia.
As a work placement participant, you will work with key members of a regional team that administers and delivers employment programs on behalf of Employment Nova Scotia (ENS). You will provide front line client service and support for ENS services and programs as well as financial and administrative support activities related to program administration, records and information management and general office administration. Strong time management and organizational skills and attention to detail are critical to be successful in this role.
You will report to the Manager Labour Market Programs Operations and will work under the supervision of regional Team Leaders.
Primary Accountabilities
In your role, you will handle a variety of tasks; A few of your key responsibilities include:
Qualifications and Experience
You must be currently enrolled as a student and returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program). This opportunity is a perfect fit for students enrolled in a business administration or commerce 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 13, 2024 with an end date of August 31, 2024.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $15.42 – $29.11 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
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.