The Strategic Infrastructure & Development Division is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student for the summer of 2025. The successful candidate will work closely with the department's staff responsible for GIS, Asset Management, and Planning; and will work on a variety of projects that will provide hands-on experience and knowledge within a provincial government environment.
- Under supervision of the GIS, Asset Management and Planning teams, the summer student responsibilities will include:
- Supporting GIS and planning related projects by conducting research, analysis, synthesizing information, data collection, dataset maintenance and map creation. (e.g., developing summaries, options, reports, recommendations, etc.)
- Conducting field work relating to various Build Nova Scotia sites and assisting in the collection of assets for the continued development of asset inventories (open & green space inventory, site asset inventories, zoning research, amenity and servicing needs, waterfront projects and asset management.)
- Designing (and where possible, implementing) tactical site improvement projects on Build Nova Scotia sites and properties.
- Assisting in the creation of web applications and tools for integration into Build Nova Scotia's workflows (property & land management, etc.).
- Digitizing, scanning, organizing, and filing of hard copy maps, documents, plans and historical photographs.
Working Conditions:
Normal work week hours are 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
Location - Halifax
A valid driver's license considered an asset as travel is required
Additional Information:
This opportunity will start approximately May 1, 2025 with an end date of August 29, 2025.
The hourly rate of pay varies depending on educational level.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online by February 10, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Currently enrolled in a full-time accredited post-secondary program in, GIS, Planning, Geomatics, or related field for 2025 school year and returning to studies in fall 2025.
- Knowledge of GIS concepts and ArcGIS software Suite (ArcPro, ArcOnline, Enterprise Systems).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro is an asset.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge and experience with the Nova Scotia Property Records Database considered an asset.
- Familiarity with planning principles, zoning regulations and policy development
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