Intern, Intergovernmental Policy & Corporate Services

Competition # : 50234 

Department: Intergovernmental Affairs

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Internship

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG 

Closing Date: 29-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us

The Department of Intergovernmental Affairs is the central agency responsible for coordinating and advancing the province's interests with the Government of Canada, other provinces, and foreign governments at the national and sub-national levels. It is also focused on serving as a central point of contact for the coordination of the province's intergovernmental priorities, support to the Ministers responsible for Military Relations, Trade, Protocol and the operation of Government House.

The Canadian Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate Services division is responsible for organizing, coordinating and hosting high level engagements with other Canadian governments (Prime Minister and Premiers). It influences intergovernmental policy decisions for the economic and social benefit of Nova Scotians and advances Nova Scotia's interests by creating and pursuing intergovernmental opportunities, providing strategic policy and planning advice on intergovernmental priorities and building and fostering strategic relationships with other departments and with federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments. The division also manages corporate reporting and policy for the department and supports effective internal coordination.

About Our Opportunity

This 12‑month internship provides a recent graduate with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in intergovernmental relations, corporate planning and reporting, and government operations. Reporting to the Director, Intergovernmental Policy, you will contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives that support departmental priorities.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of the primary accountabilities for this role include:

Supporting interdepartmental committees through meeting coordination, minute taking, and document management

Maintaining and updating departmental intranet content

Supporting records and information management activities

Assisting with departmental corporate planning and reporting requirements

Tracking and monitoring strategic plan initiatives, milestones and deliverables

Conducting research and preliminary analysis on intergovernmental policy issues

Preparing briefing notes, reports, presentations and other materials for senior officials

Assisting with project coordination and departmental planning activities

IGA values the concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this internship position, you must be a recent graduate from a post-secondary institution, such as a university or community college within the last 3 years.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

Strong research, writing and communication skills

The ability to organize work and meet deadlines

Attention to detail and sound judgement

The ability to work collaboratively and independently

Proficiency with Microsoft365 applications, including Copilot

A diploma or degree in public administration, political science, management, history, or another field that demonstrates strong research, analytical and written communication skills would be an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

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 an Internship employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of November 1, 2027. The appointment status (Term) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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

Pay Grade: EC 06 

Salary Range: $2,033.98 - $2,128.61 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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons 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 .

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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 .