Junior Policy Analyst (Internship)

Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Internship

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 18-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support, and develop the fishing, aquaculture, sport fishing and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia's coastal and rural communities. As a department, we work to promote Nova Scotia as Canada's premier fish and seafood province.

About Our Opportunity

We are hiring a Junior Policy Analyst Intern to join our Policy Unit at the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and your fresh perspectives, ideas, and energy will contribute to change.

As an Intern, you will gain extensive knowledge of the public sector, government decision-making, research and analysis, and communications. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creative abilities in a diverse environment that fosters collaboration.

Primary Accountabilities

As a Junior Policy Analyst Intern you will play a important role in shaping research, policy development and strategic iniatives wthin the Policy Unit at the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

You will also:

• Support the Manager and other policy and program staff in preparing briefing notes, data analysis, and materials to support submissions to senior leadership and Executive Council.
• Have the opportunity to coordinate of the Department's contracts administration process.
• Have the opportunity to network within the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Have exposure to key files and processes will prepare the candidate for future roles in policy, strategy, and project management within Government.

Qualifications and Experience

The following skills and experiences are considered essential:

• You must have graduated from a post-secondary institute, such as a university, community college or recognised trade school within the past three (3) years
• Have background in public administration, research, or other related background in policy / analysis
• Experience drafting and completing communications
• Experience conducting research and analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication capacities, including strong presentation skills
• Experience developing relationships and building partnerships
• Capacity to manage various tasks while maintaining task deadlines and multiple competing priorities

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

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application

This is an internship employment opportunity with anticipated end date of May 11, 2028 . The successful candidate will have graduated from a post-secondary institute, such as a university, community college or recognised trade school within the past three (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

Pay Grade: PR 06

Salary Range: $2,071.44 - $2,540.10 Bi-Weekly

Note: The salary rates shown are effective April 1, 2026. Should you start in this position before April 1, 2026, your salary will be based on the current rates until April 1.

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 canada.jobradars.com.

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.

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 ***email_hidden***.