Summer Student

Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government branch in Nova Scotia is seeking a student to assist with database management and team support. This casual position starts on August 18, 2025, and offers pay between $15.73 and $29.69 hourly. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in an Information Technology program and possess good communication and research skills.

Qualifications

• Students must have completed 1 year in a recognized Information Technology course.
• Understanding of the IT field.
• Strong background in research required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and managing data in the branch database.
• Work with team to support branch staff and communicate effectively.
• Create documentation and assist with inspections.

Skills

Research

Communication

Database Management

Education

1 year in a recognized Information Technology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cognos

Tableau

SQL

Microsoft Power Automate

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Department:Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Student

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:16-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

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 115 employees, located throughout Nova Scotia, do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance compliance of provincially regulated employees, employers and contractors through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.

About Our Opportunity

The student will provide assistance in helping maintain and manage the data entered into the branch database management system that protect and organize key information. You will be required to have an understanding of the IT field and have a strong background in research. Microsoft Office Suite including Excel is necessary. Having experience using Cognos, Tableau, SQL and/or Microsoft Power Automate would be considered an asset.

The student will be working with other team members to provide support to branch staff. He/she must work independently in a fast based environment and to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written with others.

The successful student may be assisting inspection personnel with locating records within the database and creating How To documentation to assist the Division with the work activities and cleanup of data. Other work may include learning the process of the surplus system procedures, working with person(s) to guide them through processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Students must have completed 1 year in a recognized Information Technology course, particularly database Administration concentration. Students must be registered for school in the Fall of 2025

Additional Information

This is a Casual employment opportunity with an anticipated start date of August 18, 2025, and end date of August 29, 2025.

Pay Grade:HOURLY

Salary Range:$15.73- $29.69Hourly

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 Womenin 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 [e-mail].

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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 concernsmay be directed [e-mail].