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SalaryDepartment: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: TRURO
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 05-Feb-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation, and protection of energy, forests, minerals, parks, and wildlife resources. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
We are recruiting Summer Students to help our province achieve big things!
About Our Opportunity
Looking for a summer job but do not want to spend all day inside behind a desk? We are seeking a post-secondary student to work with a passionate team of professional staff to assist with public outreach programs and events in our Provincial Parks and public events throughout the province. If you are enthusiastic about nature and have a passion for educating and interacting with the public, then this is the right job for you!
Some of the work you will be involved in includes:
- Assist with the creation, implementation and evaluation of pop-up park events throughout the province
- Implementation, evaluation and expansion of self-led QR programs in select Provincial Parks
- Assist with the 2024 Learn to Camp program
- Coordinate and lead events on National Parks Day
- Create internal resources to support new programs under development
- Work with department staff to organize and deliver a variety of outreach and education programs at events throughout the province.
This is an opportunity for you to participate in and collaborate with a passionate team of professional and technical staff on special projects or assignments; helping you further enhance and develop your skills. We support opportunities to develop networks and exposure to other parts of our department where possible.
About You
You must be a full-time post-secondary student enrolled in any of the following fields: natural resources management, education, natural sciences, environmental science, outdoor recreation, and returning to studies in the fall of 2024.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following with specific examples:
- Experience delivering presentations and public speaking, leading diverse groups
- Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), time management and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, taking the initiative to manage your own work
- Proficient with standard Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms, PowerPoint
The following are considered assets:
- Standard First Aid training
- Familiarity with local area geography and the Provincial Park system of camping, day-use parks, beaches, and trails
We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Additional Information
The start date is May 6, with an anticipated end date of August 23, 2024. Some flexibility in start and end dates may be possible.
We will be hiring for three (3) positions in this role/competition.
Travel throughout the province will be required. As such, a valid NS Driver’s License (or equivalent) and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
This position will be a combination of office and field work throughout the province. Overnight, evening and weekend work will be required along with working in varying weather conditions, attending public spaces and events.
Must have the ability to lift/handle equipment of varying weight.
Candidates selected for interviews may be required to submit a Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector check.
Employees are required to provide their own CSA safety boots.
What We Offer
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade:HOURLY
Salary Range:$17.34 - $28.26 Hourly
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 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 electronic application.
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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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
