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Summer Student (Accounting Assistant)(3 positions)
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Government of Nova ScotiaAMHERST, NS, CASummer Student (Accounting Assistant)(3 positions)
The Government of Nova ScotiaFlexible, NS, CA- Full-time
Competition # : 45711
Department : Opportunities and Social Development
Location : Flexible between North Sydney, New Glasgow, Truro, Middleton, or Halifax Region
Type of Employment : Student
Union Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date : 15-Apr-25 ( Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) , we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).
Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong, dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
About Our Opportunity
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?
Our Finance and Administration team is hiring Student Accounting Assistants. In these roles, you'll support special projects based on your coursework and areas of interest that benefit the goal of the division.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Accounting Assistant, you’ll have a diverse array of responsibilities. Key tasks include :
- Data Entry
- File Management (use of Adobe to convert 1 large payment file into individual files using labelling conventions)
- Filing
- Collaborating with Team Members
- Compiling and generating reports
- Managing deposits and handling cash transactions securely
- Tracking and organizing data within our database, ICM, as well as spreadsheets.
You'll have the opportunity to support the financial team in various capacities, along with other administrative duties as needed. This role offers a dynamic blend of tasks that will both challenge and enrich your skill set, providing valuable opportunities for learning within our department.
Qualifications and Experience
You are current business administration or commerce student. 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).
You must :
Working Conditions
Your normal work week is 35 hours / week, 7 hours / day and is in office only, fostering collaboration and accessibility among team members. Expect to engage in repetitive tasks regularly, necessitating good hand dexterity for continual phone and computer use. Maintaining a high level of visual and mental concentration is paramount to ensure accuracy and efficiency in your duties. You may occasionally be required to move / lift light objects such as office supplies, equipment, and files. You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies and Institutions.
Additional Information
Three (3) student employment opportunities are available with anticipated end dates of September 3, 2025.
Positions can be located in one of the following office locations : North Sydney, New Glasgow, Truro, Middleton, or Halifax Region. Please identify your preference on your application. See a link to office locations here .
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.