Competition # : 47577
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: SYDNEY
Type of Employment: Casual
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 14-Dec-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers’ safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses. Our staff of over 125 employees, located throughout Nova Scotia, do this by using the Pathways to Compliance model to enhance compliance of provincially regulated employees, employers and contractors through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.
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 from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety, labour standards, apprenticeship, immigration and population growth, and many other facets of everyday life.
The Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Safety Branch is presently accepting applications for a co-op position open to students enrolled in the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health and Management at Cape Breton University.
As a student, you will be introduced to the role of a Safety Officer in keeping Nova Scotians safe, including the Internal Responsibility System within a variety of workplaces and how information, advice and guidance is provided to employers, contractors, employees, unions, equipment suppliers, and professionals with respect to their duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
You will also support work presently underway within the Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Safety Branch and gain firsthand experience building, establishing, and maintaining positive working relations with internal and external groups.
This position reports to the Regional Director, Occupational Health and Safety Division.
You are in the final semester of the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management at Cape Breton University and are interested in acquiring skills and experience within a regulatory environment.
You are a relationship builder who is able to successfully prioritize work demands and navigate through reporting platforms. You value diversity, equity and inclusion as key factors in maintaining healthy and safe workplaces within an environment committed to continuous improvement.
This casual position is anticipated to begin the week January 12, 2026 and run for 12-14 consecutive weeks.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $20.09 – $24.43 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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.
Please apply via: Opportunities: OHS Student (47577)