Financial Services Summer Student
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Job Summary
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable welcoming family focused rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity Diversity Inclusion and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal. The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role:The Financial Services Summer Student reports to the Finance Manager and will assist in the general operations of the Financial Services Office for the Municipality. The student will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and reception duties including: assisting citizens and others in responding to inquiries directing telephone calls and supplying information cash handling maintaining office files and records mail processing and providing support to the Financial Services Office staff. This student term will run from approximately early May to late August.
Hourly Rate: $18.00/hour Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- Well-developed organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer services skills
- Proficient with technology especially Microsoft Office
- Comfortable handling cash
- Interest in Finance/Accounting
Education & experience required:
- Post-secondary education in progress in Business Administration/Accounting or related field
- Conditions of employment include legal eligibility to work in Canada and a satisfactory criminal record check
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.
To apply please submit an applicationby 4:30 pm on March 9th 2026.
Key Skills
- Electro Mechanical
- Instrument Maintenance
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Document Control Management
- E-Commerce
About Company
Colchester County is located in north central Nova Scotia. This area was originally known as Cobequid until 1780 when it was named after the town of Colchester, England. Colchester was part of Halifax County until 1835. The town of Truro (population 12,500) is the county seat.
