Competition # : 38383
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion – Non-Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 3/22/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
A successful information and records management (RIM) program protects and preserves information and records needed by the Minister, and departmental staff, to make informed decisions, thereby ensuring that the department serves the citizens of Nova Scotia in a transparent and accountable manner.
At the Department of Public Works, a small group of dedicated information professionals have created a collaborative and supportive team environment. This team works tirelessly to achieve their RIM objectives through the guidance and advisory support they provide to the department’s divisional and district office staff.
As a student of records management, you will be able to put the theory you’ve learned into practice as you deal hands-on with records creation, control, protection and disposal.
As the Decision Support Technician, you will 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.
You will assist staff with a wide range of duties, which support the department’s Central Registry and contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s RIM program:
You are a student currently enrolled in a records management, archival or library program, and returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).
A records management career involves a particular mindset, including organization and attention to detail; we’re looking for you to bring a passion for efficiency and accuracy to our team.
If you’re not interested in pursuing a career in records management, but you want to improve your organizational skills and attention to detail, we still want to hear from you. Even if your area of focus is sciences, law, etc., we can offer you ample opportunities to participate in, and collaborate with, a variety of staff on special projects; you will enhance or develop these skills and can apply these practically to your classroom studies and future opportunities.
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.
There is one (1) opportunity available.
This opportunity will have an anticipated start date of May 1, 2023, and an 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