Opportunities: Postgraduate Student, Operational and Service Excellence
Opportunities: Postgraduate Student, Operational and Service Excellence
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Job Description
Competition # :46902
Department:Service Nova Scotia
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Co-op
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:16-Sep-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia (SNS) we collaborate with citizens businesses and municipalities to provide access to various government programs and services. We support the public sector in delivering programs and services that Nova Scotians rely on.
As a proud public servant you will work with us to build a stronger province by promoting coordinated action discipline and fiscal sustainability. Our focus remains on safe and connected communities healthy population quality education and inclusive economic growth.
About Our Opportunity
In this role you will join the Operational and Service Excellence (O&SE) team within Government Services. The team leads the O&SE deployment across the Province. The team partners with business areas in identifying their business pain points and resolving the pains by implementing business process improvements initiatives. This is a high performing team and fun to work with in a diverse and inclusive environment. You will work with this pleasant team and independently in-person in Halifax downtown office. If you are looking for a robust work experience challenging learning growing and fully engaging experience we want to hear from you! You will be trained fully supported and guaranteed satisfaction.
Primary Accountabilities
Some of the primary accountabilities in this role include:
- Manage develop and find improvements to the O&SE SharePoint site.
- Assist in the development of O&SE programs and services roll outs and evaluations.
- Assist in creating managing and facilitating training offerings and simulations for business areas stakeholders.
- Coordinate the implementation of various programs and services.
- Guide business areas and colleagues through the O&SE programs and services.
- Collaborate with team members on multiple high-stake projects.
- Create visual promotional and communication materials.
- Work with Adobe Creative Suite to stretch your imagination and innovation.
- Use Microsoft Excel and Power Bl to present data in a visually appealing dashboard.
- Explore Microsoft 365 Power Automate and AI to improve O&SE operations.
Qualifications and Experience
You are a postgraduate student currently enrolled in a business management technical or a related postgraduate program and returning to school in the next applicable semester. This opportunity lasts for 8 months starting on January 5 2026 until September 4 2026. You also possess the following:
- Experience in administering promoting and interpreting programs or services.
- Demonstrated abilities in planning organizing and coordination.
- Above average verbal nonverbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in building and sustaining interpersonal and business relationships.
- Excellent visual skills and acumen.
- Time management and tasks prioritization skills among competing needs.
- Savvy with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Creativity and innovation are second nature.
- Curious and swift learner takes personal initiatives and expands boundaries.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
The following will be considered assets:
- Exposure to business process improvement principles such as Lean Six Sigma.
- Continuous improvement oriented continuously challenging status quo.
- Exposure to software such as SharePoint Power Automate Adobe Creative Suite Power Bl and AI.
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.
Additional Information
This is a postgraduate student opportunity for 8 months with a start date of January 5 2026 and end date of September 4 2026.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $25.64- $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 you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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 to
Employment Type
Full-Time
