Competition # : 41629

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Student

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 21-Feb-24 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons,

See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.

About Us

At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable, and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.

The Department of Agriculture is partnering with several Provincial Departments in the Colchester area to offer Summer Student Positions under our Black Youth Planting Their Future Program (BYPTF). We offer exciting career paths, opportunities for advancement, mentorship, training, and professional development in a safe and healthy work environment .

What Will You Do

The BYPTF Student Coordinator is a designated position for African Nova Scotia students that will act as a leader and work with the BYPTF team to coordinate the day-to-day operation and administration of the program. The coordinator will assist with the planning and implementation of the student’s summer activities, provide community outreach as needed, and be a point of contact for our students. They will develop and maintain a communication plan for students and their supervisors to ensure the sharing of timely information and relevant program updates. The coordinator will ensure students attend summer teambuilding, community outreach and learning opportunities. The coordinator will arrange regular meetings with the BYPTF students to ensure all summer employment supports are in place and assist where needed.

About You

To be considered for this position you must be currently enrolled as a student and returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program). Preference will be given to returning BYPTF students and/or who have related education and work experience. Good communication skills are required. Must have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to work independently.

Additional Information

Candidates must have direct lived in or working experience with African Nova Scotian communities

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.
• Numerous career paths
• Department-specific flexible work options
  
  

Pay Grade: HOURLY

Salary Range: $14.97 - $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.