Post Secondary Internship Program

What this Program Offers

You will get full-time work in a Nova Scotia government department or agency in a field related to your education. Terms are 2 years.

In addition to the work experience, you will get extra training in areas such as project management, writing effective reports, and developing your career.

Each participant gets to work closely with a personal mentor who helps guide and advise them on their career and opportunities within the government.

The post secondary interns also meet regularly throughout the program for training and social events.

For more information about our interns, please view our 2006-2008 interns.

What Jobs Are Available?

In each year, the government offers internships in fields where there is a need for new workers. The work assignments may vary each year.

Who Is Eligible?

You must have graduated within the past 18 months from a university, community college, or a recognized trade school.

You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Salary and Location

Interns earn about $33,000 per year of their employment. In addition, interns receive vacation and benefits. The salary is set each spring.

Most jobs are in the Halifax area, but some jobs may be in other Nova Scotia locations.

How to Apply

Jobs are advertised from June to July at campus employment centres, Access Nova Scotia Centres, and on the Nova Scotia Government Careers Website.

Contact Information

Phone:	(902) 424-5722
Fax:	(902) 424-0631
Email:	careerstarts@gov.ns.ca
Mail:	Post Secondary Internship Program Nova Scotia Public Service Commission Strategic Support Services One Government Place 1700 Granville Street PO Box 943 Halifax, NS, B3J 2V9

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