Halifax, Ns College Jobs – 83 Openings This Week

Administrative Assistant
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $27.60–$34.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
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- Spanish
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Part-Time Academic (ASSC 1111.03: Academic Writing) - Fall 2026 & Winter 2027
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
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Part-Time Academic (CHIN 2050.03/SOSA 2051.03: Chinese Culture, Section 1) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Teaching
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Part-Time Academic (PSYO/NESC 3133: Research Methods in Memory) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
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- Master's degree
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Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1021.03: Beginning Spanish I, Section 11) - Fall 2026 (Online-Synchronous)
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
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- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Groundskeeper
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $20.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Part-Time Academic (CHIN 1031.03: Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin Chinese) Part 1 (Section 2)) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Teaching
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Part-Time Academic (TYPR 1650.03: Black Studies: Global Odyssey) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
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Custodian (Term)
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $20.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
Continuing Care Assistant Instructor - Halifax
Eastern College —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Pension Consultant, Analytics
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $63,337–$84,730 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
2d
Part-Time Academic (PHYC 2800: Climate Change) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Communication skills
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Part-Time Academic (OCCU 6021: Mental Health Practice in OT II) (3 Positions) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Organizational skills
- In-person
2h
Part-Time Academic (LJSO 3200.03: Topics in Law and Society) - Winter 2027
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Master's degree
1d
Part-Time Academic (FREN 2020.03: Introduction to Linguistics) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Teaching
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Part-Time Academic (BIOC 3400: Nucleic Acid) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
1d
Part-Time Academic (PSYO 2090: Developmental Psychology) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Psychology
- Teaching
8d
Part-Time Academic (BIOC 3700: Biomolecular Chemistry) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
1d

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Administrative Assistant

Dalhousie University -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
$27.60–$34.94 an hour
20 hours ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Website maintenance
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organizational skills
SharePoint
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Information

Position Title

Administrative Assistant

Research Project

Department/Unit

Physiology & Biophysics

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S236-26

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

18 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$27.60 - $34.94 per hour ($50,232 - 63,584 per annum, 35 hours per week)

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Medicine inspires and enables excellence in health care through its medical education and research programs, and by serving and engaging society. Reporting to the Department Administrators, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Department of Physiology & Biophysics and Department of Medical Neuroscience, including office administration, faculty and student support, communications, event coordination, website/SharePoint maintenance, academic scheduling, and Department Head support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Departments of Physiology & Biophysics and Medical Neuroscience, ensuring efficient daily operations.
Responsible for Department communications; convey internal information to faculty & staff and maintain contact lists; provide information on Department policies & procedures, answer and direct external contacts; keep the Department (dal.ca) website current.
Assist Chair in planning graduate Seminar Series, assemble materials, prepare documents, distribute advertising, book rooms, coordinate meetings, accommodation, and transportation with speaker.
Develop and maintain Department SharePoint site, organize & update administrative files (policies, processes and documents) in SharePoint following established records management procedures.
Coordinate logistics for meetings and special events in the department, book rooms/venues, order catering, and arrange travel and accommodations.
Assist with financial and grant administration and provide direct support to the Department Head through calendar management, correspondence preparation, and meeting coordination.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Business/office administration program with three to five years’ administrative experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of confidentiality and professional practice as demanded by access to sensitive information.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities

Assets

Experience in SharePoint and updating websites.
Experience in Dalhousie systems (Chrome River)

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

Respect & Inclusion
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Open Date

07/28/2026

Close Date

08/09/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21792

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Administrative Assistant

Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1021.03: Beginning Spanish I, Section 3) - Fall 2026 (In-Person)

Part-Time Academic (ASSC 1111.03: Academic Writing) - Fall 2026 & Winter 2027

Part-Time Academic (CHIN 2050.03/SOSA 2051.03: Chinese Culture, Section 1) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (PSYO/NESC 3133: Research Methods in Memory) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1021.03: Beginning Spanish I, Section 11) - Fall 2026 (Online-Synchronous)

Criminology Instructor (Psychology of Addiction)- Halifax

Groundskeeper

Part-Time Academic (CHIN 1031.03: Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin Chinese) Part 1 (Section 2)) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (TYPR 1650.03: Black Studies: Global Odyssey) - Fall 2026

Custodian (Term)

Continuing Care Assistant Instructor - Halifax

Pension Consultant, Analytics

Part-Time Academic (PHYC 2800: Climate Change) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (OCCU 6021: Mental Health Practice in OT II) (3 Positions) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (LJSO 3200.03: Topics in Law and Society) - Winter 2027

Part-Time Academic (FREN 2020.03: Introduction to Linguistics) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (BIOC 3400: Nucleic Acid) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (PSYO 2090: Developmental Psychology) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (BIOC 3700: Biomolecular Chemistry) - Fall 2026

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