Opportunities SLTC Infrastructure Intern

Competition # : 47312

Department : Seniors and Long-Term Care

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Term

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 16-Nov-25(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. We are committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on capital infrastructure the Department is thinking differently about how to plan fund legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery.

About Our Opportunity

Our Mandate at Seniors and Long-Term Care includes to renovate and build 5700 new single-bed rooms development of a Long-term Care Infrastructure Renewal Plan and supporting aging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Division is looking for an Infrastructure Intern to contribute to the planning and monitoring of LTC facility builds and maintenance. Reporting to the Infrastructure Project Manager this position will be responsible for supporting the core deliverables that guide the projects within the Program. The Infrastructure Intern will be required to advance the goals of the department through tracking of project and program level data and identifying and executing improvements based on this evidence.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Infrastructure Intern you provide technical and administrative support to the SLTC Infrastructure division and have a direct impact on the management of LTC rebuild project records and existing building maintenance.

We count on your strong attention to detail and organization skills for the accurate and timely preparation of informal reports and recommendations in response to project document submissions and inquiries from department staff other government departments the public service providers and project teams. You will be responsible to :

• Participate in project initiatives as part of the team and complete tasks as assigned by the manager or supervisor to ensure an efficient and effective implementation.
• Ensure that department records are maintained and the information is relayed to the proper individual for action;
• Ensure proper documentation and signing authority are received;
• Protect the confidentiality of Departmental and LTC sector information.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Graduation from a post-secondary institution with an applicable field of study and within the last three years is mandatory. Applicable programs include : Engineering Technology Building Systems Technologist Engineering Architecture Planning.

For this position experience and competency in a computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills is required. You will have experience adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and procedures.

As an ideal candidate you have :

Though not required it is considered an asset if you are familiar with :

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.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

35 hours per week some flexibility in hours of work based on required travel within the province.

Additional Information

There are two TERM opportunities available with an anticipated start date of December 10 2025 and an anticipated end date of December 9 2027. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : PR 06

Salary Range : $2004.96- $2084.99Bi-Weekly

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 Womenin 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.

Accommodation Statement :

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit 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 concernsmay be directed to

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2004 - 2084