Which cities near Halifax, NS have the most program assistant job openings?

The cities near Halifax, NS that boast the highest number of program assistant jobs are: Ottawa Sydney Dartmouth St. John's Saint John Charlottetown Mount Pearl

Which cities near Halifax, NS have the most job openings?

The 10 cities near Halifax, NS that have the most job openings are: Ottawa Sydney Dartmouth St. John's Saint John Moncton Fredericton Cornwall Charlottetown Mount Pearl

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Which cities in Canada offer the highest salaries for program assistant jobs?

The top 10 cities are: Scarborough, ON ( from $ 150,809 to $ 162,926 year ) Whitby, ON ( from $ 41,340 to $ 144,100 year ) Montreal-Est, QC ( from $ 42,888 to $ 96,452 year ) Montreal-Ouest, QC ( from $ 42,888 to $ 96,452 year ) Montreal, QC ( from $ 42,888 to $ 96,452 year ) Stony Plain, AB ( from $ 42,627 to $ 91,738 year ) Saskatoon, SK ( from $ 40,721 to $ 88,428 year ) Saint-Laurent, QC ( from $ 39,112 to $ 88,343 year ) Mississauga, ON ( from $ 45,377 to $ 85,581 year ) Sydney, NS ( from $ 41,858 to $ 82,973 year )

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Recruitment Assistant

Seaboard Transport GroupDartmouth, NS, CA

Full-time

If you love connecting people with opportunities, thrive when no two days look the same, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes - this role was made for you.This role i... Show more

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant

Shannex IncorporatedHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, CA

Full-time +1

Job Number: J- Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant Job Category: Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job T... Show more

100% Administrative Assistant

Inglis Street ElementaryDartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

CA$10.00 hourly

Full-time +2

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 11,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees.Serving more than 58,000 students ... Show more

Electrical Safety Program Manager

Halifax WaterHalifax, NS, CA

Permanent

Halifax Water is hiring an Electrical Safety Program Manager as we continue to expand and advance our Environment, Health &amp; Safety Team.What the Environment, Health &amp; Safety Team do... Show more

Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager

Rayleigh Solar TechDartmouth, NS, CA

Permanent

Are you passionate about accelerating deep-tech innovation through world-class execution? Do you love driving clarity, alignment, and momentum across complex, fast-paced engineering programs? Join ... Show more

Graduate Program Administrator – Sobey School of Business

Saint Mary’s UniversityHalifax, NS, CA

CA$54,107.00 yearly

Full-time +1

Date Posted: November 4, 2025Posting Deadline: November 18, 2025Department: Sobey School of BusinessType of Employment: Permanent, Full TimeGroup Affiliation: APC Group, Group 4 ($54,107 - $69,... Show more

Client Medication Assistant

Shannex IncorporatedHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, CA

CA$20.88 hourly

Full-time +1

Job Number: J- Job Title: Client Medication Assistant Job Category: Continuing Care & Support (CCA, PSW, Support Worker, Caregiver) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Parkland at the Comm... Show more

Immigration Program Coordinator (Program Admin Officer 4)

The Government of Nova ScotiaHALIFAX, NS, CA

Permanent +1

Labour, Skills and Immigration.Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time).The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) works to provide fairness, safety, and prospe... Show more

Home Support Assistant

Earth Angels Home CareHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

CA$16.75 hourly

Part-time

Make a Real Difference, Every Day! Be a Home Care Angel with Earth Angels in Halifax!.Are you a kind-hearted and reliable person looking for a truly fulfilling role? At Earth Angels Home Care, we'v... Show more

Assistant Branch Manager

0000050599 RBC Dominion Securities Inc.HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Canada

Full-time

With C$400 billion in assets under administration, RBC Dominion Securities is Canadian’s leading in wealth management firm.While investment management is the core offering, our 1,800 investment pro... Show more

Senior Program/Project Manager - Buildings

StantecHalifax, NS

CA$180,400.00 yearly

Full-time +1

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice.Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technol... Show more

Program Assistant (TS)

Nova Scotia Community CollegeDartmouth, NS, CA

CA$51,248.30 yearly

Full-time

Reporting to the Academic Chair, and under the direct supervision of the Environmental Engineering Technology - Water Resources program faculty, you will provide laboratory, shop, field and adminis... Show more

Operations Assistant Manager

Tim HortonsDartmouth, NS

Full-time

Opportunity, flexibility and new challenges every day are just a few of the reasons you’ll be happy you came on board.When you work at Tim Hortons, you’ll feel right at home.It’s a fun, flexible en... Show more

Strategic Development Program Trainee

EMCO CorporationDartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Full-time

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 5 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account... Show more

Career and Experiential Learning (CEL) Program Manager

NSCAD UniversityHalifax, NS, CA

Permanent

Reporting to the Dean, Student Affairs, the CEL Program Manager is responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and growing the operational and logistical excellence associated with programs, events, an... Show more

Administrative Assistant

AtkinsRéalisBedford, NS, CA

CA$27.50 hourly

Full-time

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to... Show more

Assistant University Secretary

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Canada

CA$91,752.00 yearly

Full-time

The Office of University Legal Counsel is responsible for managing the university’s legal affairs, provision of counsel to senior officers, and administrative and academic units on a wide range of ... Show more

Recruitment Assistant

Seaboard Transport GroupDartmouth, NS, CA

11 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Description

Join the Seaboard Team Today!

If you love connecting people with opportunities, thrive when no two days look the same, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes - this role was made for you.

Position Overview: The Recruitment Assistant supports the talent acquisition team in managing day-to-day recruitment operations. This role is instrumental in ensuring a smooth, efficient hiring process — from posting opportunities and screening candidates to coordinating with hiring managers and onboarding new hires into company systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment while exercising the care and attention to detail required to get things right.

Duties & Responsibilities

Post job openings across relevant platforms and job boards in a timely manner
Review and update job descriptions as required
Review applications and shortlist qualified candidates based on role requirements
Conduct pre-screening calls and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability
Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
Conduct and document reference checks for selected candidates
Submit new user and system access requests to IT for onboarding of successful hires
Communicate recruitment status updates to hiring managers on a regular basis
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Provide vacation and absence coverage for other members of the recruitment team
Support process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance recruitment workflows
Participate in recruitment meetings to provide updates on active positions
Liaise with the HR Generalist team to support seamless candidate onboarding and employee transitions
Support recruitment activities across multiple Canadian provinces

Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience in a recruitment, HR, or administrative support role is preferred
Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships simultaneously
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Open to change and continuous improvement — embraces new tools and processes with a positive attitude
Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Familiarity with SharePoint for document management and team collaboration
Experience in the transportation or logistics industry is not required but is considered a strong asset