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
2010-2012 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 $36,000 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. Positions are located in government departments and agencies across Nova Scotia.
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 |
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| Fax: |
(902) 424-0631 |
| Email: |
careerstarts@gov.ns.ca |
| Mail: |
Post Secondary Internship Program
Nova Scotia Public Service Commission
Strategic Support Services
1800 Argyle Street, 5th Floor
PO Box 943
Halifax, NS, B3J 2V9 |
