Summer Student (Data Processing Clerk)

Competition # : 45459

Department: Education & Early Childhood Development

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Casual

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 27-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

The Nova Scotia School Book Bureau is responsible for the acquisition and distribution of learning resources and related products to support teaching and learning and to ensure availability in a cost-effective manner to Nova Scotia schools.

About Our Opportunity

You would provide administrative support to the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. You would be responsible for providing extensive data entry accurately into various systems, including a specialized financial, inventory database within specific timeframes. You will create various documents, maintain an accurate filing system, and assist with distributions. Provide professional client service with internal and external clients in the administration of our operations. You may perform other related duties as assigned. Any exposure to financial, operational, and/or personal information is to remain confidential.

Qualifications And Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you are currently a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution, available to work in the summer of 2025, and are returning to school in the Fall of 2025.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Also Have

• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and quickly grasp new processes.
• Customer service, strong communication (written/oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Suite particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience with databases and the internet.
• The ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Problem-solving skills and good judgment.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to maintain alpha/numerical filing systems.
• This position requires lifting up to 40lbs, sometimes repeatedly, as well as active movement for extended periods of time.

The Following Would Be Viewed As Assets

• Experience in extensive data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with SYSPRO would be an asset.
• Experience with office equipment; photocopier, scanner, fax machine.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: standardized test(s), interview(s), physical skills test, and reference checks.

Working Conditions

• Busy, open office environment with an adjoining warehouse.
• Considerable time spent sitting at a workstation on the phone and computer either accessing or entering information.
• Visual demands would be those associated with reading and data entry.
• This position requires lifting up to 40lbs, sometimes repeatedly, as well as active movement for extended periods of time.

Benefits
Additional Information

Please note, this is a casual summer student opportunity with a projected start date of May 4, 2025, and a projected end date of August 31, 2025.

• Work will be conducted at our office in Dartmouth, NS.
• Hours of work are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
• Business Casual work attire.

What We Offer

A supportive and respectful work environment, where our employees feel valued and respected in a scent-free workplace.

Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $18.22 - $29.69 Hourly
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.

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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 their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.