CC#25-07-05 Student Programs Officer - NSISP

Government of Nova Scotia; Truro; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government department is seeking a Student Programs Officer to oversee initiatives for international and Nova Scotian students. The role includes promoting programs like the Ambassador Program and coordinating events such as student tours and conferences. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in student programming. This is a full-time, permanent position with an annual salary ranging from $55,344 to $69,180. Expected start date is February 2, 2026, and the closing date for applications is January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of recent and related experience in student programming.
• Fluency in other languages is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for promoting ancillary programs for students.
• Work closely with NSISP partners to organize programs.
• Develop materials for provincial and international marketing initiatives.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding communication skills

Computer literacy

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or College Diploma

Tools

Google Docs

Spreadsheet applications

Database management

Job description

Nova Scotia International Student Program

A joint venture of the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education, Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education, Conseil scolaire acadien provincial, Halifax Regional Centre for Education, South Shore Regional Centre for Education, Strait Regional Centre for Education, and Tri-County Regional Centre for Education in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

POSITION TITLE

Student Programs Officer

COMPETITION #

25-07-05

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Programs Officer (SPO) of the Nova Scotia International Student Program is responsible for in-province programs and services for international and Nova Scotian students, including the Ambassador Program, student FAM tours, and the NSISP Summer Conference. In addition, the SPO is responsible for promoting ancillary programs and works closely with NSISP partners and RCE/CSAP to organize and facilitate these programs before student arrival. The SPO reports directly to the Assistant Executive Director of the NSISP.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Executive Director of the NSISP

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or College Diploma in a related field;
• A minimum of one year of recent and related experience in student programming;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Current Nova Scotia driver’s license;
• Experience in youth or international programs, experience using databases, and fluency in other languages are considered assets.

ABILITIES

• The ability to work effectively within a team environment;
• Outstanding communication skills both internally with the Consortium and externally to outside agencies and third parties including the students, their families, and the community at large;
• The ability to develop and implement seminars and training programs for Nova Scotian and international students;
• The ability to speak publicly in front of a diverse set of audiences;
• A high degree of computer literacy with specific skills in presentation design, Google Docs, spreadsheet applications, social and digital media promotion, and database management;
• The ability to develop materials for provincial and international marketing initiatives;
• The ability to work effectively with other cultures;
• The desire and the ability to engage in continuing education and skills upgrading;
• The ability to maintain, in the strictest confidence, information received concerning confidential matters;
• The availability to travel both in the province and internationally on behalf of the NSISP. This may require working on weekends and evenings occasionally.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Permanent, full-time position. Annual salary range is $55,344 - $69,180. A satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check, according to NSISP policies and standards, will be required.

APPLICATIONS

Interested applicants must apply electronically through this online careers page. Attach a resume with a concise covering letter highlighting the most relevant qualifications and experience. The names of at least three (3) professional references must be included, two (2) of whom must be recent supervisors able to address professional competency. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Start Date

February 2, 2026 approximately

Closing Date for Applications

January 4, 2026