Junior Policy Analyst (Internship)

Competition # : 49585  

Department: Service Nova Scotia

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Internship

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG  

Closing Date: ​25-Aug-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Service Nova Scotia is an exciting department with more than 1,000 staff across the province who design and deliver a variety of government programs and services. Nova Scotians are at the heart of everything we do, and our mission is to deliver quality and responsive programs and services that are meaningful to Nova Scotians. We work closely with our government partners at the municipal, provincial and federal levels, and with a wide range of public partners.

The Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division of Service Nova Scotia is the regulatory body charged with administering Part II of the Gaming Control Act, parts of the Liquor Control Act, and the Theatres and Amusements Act.  We are responsible for regulating a wide range of businesses including liquor licensees; casino operators; the Atlantic Lottery Corporation; charitable gaming providers (e.g., ticket lotteries and Bingo); video lottery gaming providers; and tobacco and vaping vendors.

About Our Opportunity

Are you interested in the world of alcohol, gambling, tobacco and vaping products? Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel & Tobacco is looking for a Junior Policy Analyst (Intern) to assist in advancing its regulatory modernization agenda.

As a Junior Policy Analyst, you’ll gain hands on experience in government policy development and implementation. You’ll contribute to projects that shape how Nova Scotian’s experience alcohol, gaming, tobacco and vaping products.

This two-year internship position offers challenging and satisfying growth opportunities while working within a high-performing team. You will be supported and trained through your development.

Primary Accountabilities

As part of the Department of Service Nova Scotia, you will work under the direction of the Manager of Policy for Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel & Tobacco and work closely with other members of the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel & Tobacco team.

As a Junior Policy Analyst, you will support decision-making in the Division by providing research and strategic advice to support policy, legislative and regulatory objectives. Specifically, you will:

• Conduct research and analysis to support AGFT initiatives.
• Participate in policy and regulatory projects.
• Prepare reports, jurisdictional scans, briefing notes and to communicate information.
• Assist in preparing submissions to Executive Council
• Assist with drafting correspondence to the public and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this internship position, you must be a recent graduate from a college diploma or a university bachelor’s degree in a related field within the last 3 years. 

We are looking for an individual that can demonstrate:

• Ability to conduct policy research, analyze data, and compare options.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
• Ability to write clearly for different audiences and clearly communicate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) as well as MS Teams and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and support project coordination.

Why You Should Apply

• Contribute to the development of legislation and regulations that impact all Nova Scotians.
• Gain valuable experience in public policy and government operations. 
• Work alongside experienced public policy professionals.
• Build skills for a future career in policy, governance or public

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

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. 

Additional Information

This is a 2-year internship employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of September 1, 2028. As indicated above, to be considered for this internship position, you must be a recent graduate from a college diploma or a university bachelor’s degree within the last 3 years. 

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. 
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies. 
• Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians. 

Pay Grade:PR 06  

Salary Range:  $2,200.68 - $2,288.52 Bi-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 Women in 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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on jobs.novascotia.ca.

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 candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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 concerns may be directed to View email address on jobs.novascotia.ca.