About Us
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. We also maintain 2,400 buildings and infrastructure assets across a wide range of clients. We maintain and support various government buildings including museums, political core buildings, office buildings, and justice centres.
About Our Opportunity
As the Clerical student, you will gain practical administrative 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.
You might have an opportunity to assist staff with a wide range of administrative duties that will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Divisions by:
There will be opportunities for you to participate in and collaborate with various staff on special projects or assignments; helping you further enhance and develop your skills.
About You
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.
Other Considerations
Some travel may be required, as such, you must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle for some of these positions.
These seven (7) positions will be based out of the Johnston Building at 1672 Granville Street, Halifax.
These positions have an anticipated end date of August 28, 2020.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $16.18 – $26.37 Hourly
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 Aboriginal 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 the 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 their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For questions or concerns, please contact Competitions@novascotia.ca.