Project Coordinator Intern (Program Admin Officer 1) (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Role Overview

Project Coordinator Intern – The Office of Addictions and Mental Health (OAMH) invites applications for a Project Coordinator Intern who will provide critical operational and project support in line with its mandate, including responsibilities under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA). The intern will report to a Senior Strategist in OAMH and will be involved in policy research, briefing material preparation, governance coordination, and other public‑service functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IPTA Review Board administrative activities and hearings while maintaining secure and accurate case records within legislated timelines.
• Support data collection, reporting, and policy and operational improvements related to IPTA legislative requirements.
• Provide quality‑improvement support to records and information‑management processes, including developing and maintaining databases, improving tracking systems, and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accountability in documentation and reporting for OAMH.
• Provide analytical support for the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and initiatives across the Office.
• Contribute to effective team functioning by supporting a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace and maintaining strong internal communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduated within the past three years from a university, community college, or a recognized trade school.
• Preferred education: Data or information management, business administration, health sciences, or public administration.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate materials for a range of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices.
• Demonstrated experience in sound judgment and attention to detail, particularly with confidential information.
• Experience in records and information management, including development and management of databases.
• Experience in research and policy analysis, including jurisdictional scans and literature reviews, and synthesizing findings to inform decision‑making.
• Experience working collaboratively in team environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Employment Details

Term: This is a term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2028. Appointment status (term, temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

Pay Grade: PR 06 – Salary Range: $2,200.68 – $2,288.52 bi‑weekly.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• General Illness, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs

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.

Legal Statements

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Background check results must be satisfactory to the employer.