Data Analyst (Co-op Student)

About Us

The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with partners such as the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, the department is committed to improving the health care system. The mandate includes ensuring the delivery of collaborative health care to communities through Emergency Health Services (EHS), mandating standards, policy development, funding, and regulatory oversight of the EHS system and its contracted vendors.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, EHS Data and Accountability, the Co‑op Student will support data, reporting, and research activities that monitor EHS performance and support evidence‑informed decision‑making. This role offers experience with health system data, dashboards, reporting tools, and business processes in a public‑sector environment.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist with collecting, organizing, validating, and documenting data from sources used for EHS reporting and performance monitoring.
• Support the preparation of clear, accurate, and user‑friendly reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Help clean, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and issues that support program planning, accountability, and service improvement.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses, background research, literature scans, and environmental scans related to EHS programs, policies, and performance measures.
• Work with team members to improve data processes, reporting tools, and documentation practices, including support for quality assurance activities.
• Support basic geographic analysis or GIS‑based work to visualize service patterns and map data where appropriate.

Qualifications And Experience

Must be enrolled in a post‑secondary co‑op program in data analytics, statistics, health informatics, computer science, information management, geography, public health, business analytics, or a related discipline. Must be eligible to complete a co‑op work term.

Must possess strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment. Mandatory skills include proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Desired assets: data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, SQL, Python, or R, GIS or spatial analysis experience.

Experience through coursework, academic projects, internships, research assistant roles, or prior co‑op terms in data analysis, reporting, programming, or visualization is considered an asset.

Eligibility

Must be enrolled in a recognized post‑secondary co‑op education program and eligible to participate in a co‑op work term during the hiring period.

• Students enrolled in undergraduate or college diploma programs in relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Students with demonstrated interest in data analysis, visualization, health systems, research, or GIS mapping are encouraged to highlight relevant coursework or projects.

Benefits

Student will be paid 4 % in lieu of benefits and vacation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a comfortable office setting. The standard work week is 35 hours.

Additional Information

One student co‑op opportunity is available. The initial term is expected to be 4 months, starting September 1 2026, with flexibility to extend to 8 months.

What We Offer

• Meaningful hands‑on experience supporting data, reporting, and accountability work in a provincial health system.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities with experienced professionals in data analysis, reporting, and public‑sector decision support.
• Exposure to real‑world tools, processes, and projects that help build technical and professional skills.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace that values curiosity, continuous learning, and student development.

Pay Grade

HOURLY

Salary Range

$19.03 – $25.52 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. Self‑identification is encouraged during the 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 Act. Contact competitions@novascotia.ca for assistance.

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