Province of Nova Scotia Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 35 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.

Work wellbeing score is Average, 68 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work

Average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress

Average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work

Below average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work

Below average

About the company

CEO
Tim Houston

Founded
1749
Company size
more than 10,000
Revenue
$6,4m to $30m (CAD)
Industry
Government & Public Administration
Headquarters
Halifax
Link
Province of Nova Scotia website

Working with the Government of Nova Scotia is one of the most rewarding career paths you can take. With the Nova Scotia public service, one career can branch out into many....

Working with the Government of Nova Scotia is one of the most rewarding career paths you can take. With the Nova Scotia public service, one career can branch out into many.

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Jobs

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Permanent

Program Administration Officer 3

Halifax, NS

$5,087–$6,183 a month

8 hours ago

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Historical/Archival/Cultural Officer 1 - Collections Assistant

Halifax, NS

$3,831–$4,697 a month

6 days ago

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Permanent

Administrative Assistant

Dartmouth, NS

$3,351–$3,750 a month

7 days ago

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Inspector (Specialist) 2

Antigonish, NS

$4,716–$5,555 a month

1 day ago

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Administrative Officer

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Clerk Officer

7 jobs

Equipment Operator

5 jobs

Social Worker

5 jobs

Executive Director

4 jobs

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Halifax, NS

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Hebbville, NS

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New Glasgow, NS

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Sydney, NS

4 jobs

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Salaries

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Rating overview

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Reviews

Administrative Assistant in Halifax, NS

on 5 October 2023

Ok experience I enjoy muted the people but sometimes the work was repetitive and boring. I spent a lot of time looking for another job and when I found one I left.

Social Worker in Nova Scotia

on 8 November 2023

No training, no support,

Drop you in with a full caseload, no training, no support. Asking questions is not welcomed. No work life balance, and expected to work unpaid overime on a regular basis to keep up.

Procurement Technician in Halifax, NS

on 24 October 2023

Absolute Nightmare

If you enjoy doing mind numbing and god awful repetitive work this is the place for you. Our province is completely out of wack and to say it's mismanaged is an understatement. There's no leadership or direction from those higher up, probably because they don't have a clue what they're doing. If you like having a meaningless existence than this might be the spot for you. Or if you enjoy NOT being ...

Legislative Page in Halifax, NS

on 20 June 2023

Very Political work environment (Shocker) and not a comfortable atmosphere. Ridiculous uniform.

Honestly, it was great to be a page and learn just how awful this system is. I can't believe we elect officials that make deals between each other without our input. Off camera you see politicians walking to the otherside and hashing out the specifics. I understand that an entire constituency can't be there but when it effects them their participation should be more direct. Yet, most in the house ...

Legal Assistant in Halifax, NS

on 23 April 2023

Fun place to work, management not the greatest

DOJ was great people wise. Any bullying or bad behaviour is quickly dealt with by management so that is a major plus. The office itself is in bad shape and needs new equipment.

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