Arts Jobs in Greenwood, NS

Competition # :   45759

Department :   Justice

Location :   Multiple Locations

Type of Employment :   Student

Union Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date :   23-Apr-25    ( Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

Attention Students!

Looking for a unique summer experience that combines professional development and mentorship with meaningful work? The Nova Scotia Department of Justice is hiring for summer employment opportunities. Positions can be across different Divisions within the Department of Justice and different program areas of focus.

What Do We Do?

The Department of Justice is responsible for administering the province’s justice system. We support peoples’ rights, safety and access to justice through the department’s programs and services. We also provide legal services to government and its departments and agencies.

We oversee policing and public safety and manage the court system and correctional services. We also provide victim services to the victims of crimes, enforce court-ordered and spousal support payments and manage the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner service.

For more information check out our website here .

There are several available positions across the Department including :

• General Office support
• Central Registry and records management
• Information Technology programming
• Policy or Research Analysts
• Paralegal and legal assistant support
• Criminology and policing programs

Am I Eligible To Apply?

These opportunities are open to full-time students, including those who are graduating from Grade 12 this year, those attending community and professional colleges, and university students, who are currently enrolled and returning to school in Fall 2025 or the next applicable semester.

How To Apply

Apply directly to this job posting by clicking “Apply Now”. In your resume and cover letter, tell us about your skills, educational background, and passions.

Your resume / cover letter must clearly define :

Throughout the Hiring Process :

Curious Why You Should Apply? You Will Have The Opportunity To :

In consideration of the high volume of applications we receive, we kindly ask for your understanding that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Pay Grade :   HOURLY

Salary Range :   $18.22 - $29.69 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.

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 concerns may be directed to

Competitions@novascotia.ca.