Strategic Infrastructure Summer Student

Under the supervision of advisors within the Strategic Infrastructure Division the responsibilities of this position will include:

Mapping and optimizing key organizational processes including: Recruitment Procurement and Budgeting to improve division-wide efficiency.

Engaging with stakeholders across business areas to understand roles accountabilities and current workflows.

Conducting research and analysis through interviews and internal reviews to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.

Creating digital and physical artifacts such as process maps and visual guides to support staff navigation and new employee onboarding.

Synthesizing findings into progress updates for the SID Leadership Team and a final strategic presentation for the Executive Leadership Team.

Supporting the division by completing smaller assignments and tasks related to strategic infrastructure objectives.

Education: Currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in Business Computer Science or Design and returning to studies in Fall 2026.

Systems Thinking: A natural ability to see how different departments and processes connect to form a larger whole.

Growth & Resilience: A strong learning mindset with the resilience to navigate complex organizational structures and learn from experience.

Analytical Skills: The ability to conduct research synthesize information and visualize data into clear process maps.

Communication & Influence: Strong written listening and spoken communication skills with the ability to understand complex information and interpret

Team-Player: Experience holding a leadership and team roles in a student or professional society is an asset.

Professionalism: A commitment to working with integrity curiosity and collaboration.

Build Nova Scotia is the Provinces Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population short we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotias diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy connected and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing and were doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being build local pride and momentum and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build 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 application.

Normal working hours are 35 hours/week 7 hours/day

Location: Downtown Halifax (full-time in-office)

Additional Information:
This opportunity will start approximately May 4 2026 with an end date of August 28 2026. Term start/end dates are flexible.

Rate of pay for students is established based on current academic level.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for interviews will be contacted.