Competition # : 49386
Department: Health and Wellness
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Co-op
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 02-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on continual improvements within the Health System, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, regulate and monitor to improve access and service delivery.
One of the Department of Health and Wellness’s (DHW) mandates is to ensure the delivery of collaborative health care to communities through Emergency Health Services, including medical communications, medical first response, ground and air ambulance, and other programs. DHW is responsible for setting standards, developing policies, funding, and regulatory oversight of the Emergency Health Services (EHS) system and the vendor contracted to operate the EHS system.
Reporting to the Manager, EHS Data and Accountability, the Co-op Student will support a range of data, reporting, and research activities that help monitor Emergency Health Services system performance and support evidence-informed decision-making. In this role, you will gain practical experience working with health system data, dashboards, reporting tools, and business processes in a public sector environment. You will contribute to projects involving data collection, data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and summary reporting, while working closely with team members and stakeholders across EHS, the Department of Health and Wellness, and partner organizations. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in health analytics, performance measurement, public policy, or applied research.
- Assist with collecting, organizing, validating, and documenting data from a variety of sources used for EHS reporting and performance monitoring.
- Support the preparation of clear, accurate, and user-friendly reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Help clean, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and issues that support program planning, accountability, and service improvement.
- Contribute to ad hoc analyses, background research, literature scans, and environmental scans related to EHS programs, policies, and performance measures.
- Work with team members to improve data processes, reporting tools, and documentation practices, including support for ongoing quality assurance activities.
As an asset area, support basic geographic analysis or GIS-based work to help visualize service patterns and map data where appropriate.
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You are currently enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in a relevant field such as data analytics, statistics, health informatics, computer science, information management, geography, public health, business analytics, or a related discipline. You must be eligible to complete a co-op work term as part of your academic program. We are looking for a student with strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
As the ideal candidate, you have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. You are comfortable working with data and using Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and familiarity with SQL, Python, or R, would be considered strong assets.
Experience gained through coursework, academic projects, internships, research assistant roles, or previous co-op terms in data analysis, reporting, programming, or visualization will be considered an asset. Familiarity with GIS tools or spatial analysis for mapping data is also considered an asset.
You demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to confidentiality when working with information. You can manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and contribute positively to a fast-paced and collaborative work environment. An interest in health services, public sector work, performance reporting, or applied research will be considered an asset.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
To be considered, you must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-op education program and be eligible to participate in a co-op work term during the hiring period.
Please clearly indicate your program, school, and co-op eligibility in your application.
- Students enrolled in undergraduate or college diploma programs in relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Students with demonstrated interest in data analysis, visualization, health systems, research, or GIS mapping are encouraged to highlight relevant coursework or projects.
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Applicants should clearly describe their education, co-op eligibility, technical skills, and any relevant academic, volunteer, research, or project experience in their application.
Student will be paid 4% in lieu of benefits and vacation.
Most of your time will be spent in a comfortable office setting. The standard work week is 35 hours.
One student co-op opportunity is available. The initial term is expected to be 4 months, starting September 1, 2026, with flexibility to extend to 8 months.
- Meaningful hands-on experience supporting data, reporting, and accountability work in a provincial health system environment.
- Mentorship and learning opportunities with experienced professionals in data analysis, reporting, and public sector decision support.
- Exposure to real-world tools, processes, and projects that help build your technical and professional skills.
A collaborative and supportive workplace that values curiosity, continuous learning, and student development.
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Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $19.03 - $25.52 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.
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 [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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 protected].
