Immigration Assistant

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Canada; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking an Immigration Assistant to provide administrative support to the Immigration Consultant. This role involves managing documents, data entry, and facilitating processes for internationally trained physicians. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and a Business diploma, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This temporary full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related administrative experience, preferably in human resources.
• Ability to draft, format, and edit correspondence.
• Experience managing sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Immigration Consultant.
• Facilitate processes for internationally trained physicians.
• Manage documents and handle correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Grade 12 education

One-year Business diploma

Tools

SAP

HRIS (preferably SuccessFactors)

Job description

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Req ID: #

Location:
Central Zone,
Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:
PS International IMM Team

Type of Employment:
Temporary

Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date:
2-Jun-25

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services throughout Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health and addictions.

We employ professionals across the province, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration and participation in the Atlantic lifestyle. Discover why more people are choosing to move here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Immigration Services, the Immigration Assistant provides administrative support to the Immigration Consultant, facilitating processes for international trained physicians. Responsibilities include exercising judgment, managing documents, handling correspondence, data entry in MAP, and other administrative tasks.

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

• Grade 12 education
• A one-year Business diploma or equivalent education, training, and experience
• At least 1 year of related administrative experience, preferably in human resources
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication, customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to draft, format, and edit correspondence
• Organizational skills and accuracy in handling sensitive information
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and HRIS (preferably SuccessFactors)

Please ensure your resume is current and includes relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours and Compensation

Full-time, 75 hours bi-weekly

Hourly rate: $24.26 - $30.32

Annual salary: $47,305 - $59,131

Benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Application Process

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.