Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Government of Nova Scotia. Please note that:
Jobs are displayed in chronological order by date posted
We ask that you merge your cover letter and resumé into one document before submitting your application
We recommend you upload a new version of your cover letter and resumé for each posted competition
As employees of the Government of Nova Scotia, we proudly serve the public needs of Nova Scotians. We value respect, integrity, diversity, accountability, and the public good. We stand by these values, and we believe that they are in the best interest of all Nova Scotians.
Public servants work in a wide variety of exciting fields. As one of the province's largest employers, we offer a range of opportunities for individuals at all stages of their professional lives. Whether you're looking for your first entry-level position or your next exciting challenge, the public service is a great place to build your career.
Working with the Government of Nova Scotia is one of the most rewarding career paths you can take. There are many opportunities for advancement and development, and one career can branch out into many. We offer our employees competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a safe and healthy workplace that is both welcoming and engaging.
To apply for any of our current openings, please submit a resumé and cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position. If you are applying to multiple positions, you must submit a separate resumé and cover letter for each. In your cover letter, please indicate the competition number for which you are applying. To be considered for positions with the Nova Scotia public service, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties in submitting your application, please click here.
For more information on eligibility requirements and our application process, please click here.
For members of the civil service bargaining unit, please ensure you include your employee number on your application and resumé for early consideration on bargaining unit competitions.
Refine your search by selecting an option from any drop-down menu. You may also type a keyword in the Full text search box and click Search Now. A keyword can be a department, location, job name, or job classification.
Examples:
To search for marketing-related positions, enter "marketing"
For all positions in Health and Wellness, enter "health"
For Excluded Classification Pay Plan (non-bargaining unit) positions, enter "EC " (EC and then space bar)
Need experience? Search for the keywords "internship" to find internship positions or "summer" to find summer jobs geared for students. Searching for "casual" or "relief" will also help you find positions that are great starting points for people who are new to government.
