Province of Nova Scotia Employee Reviews

Great place to work. No real issues on an every day basis. People for the most part would very agreeable. Never had any conflict that could not be resolved.

Pros

Time variety

Cons

None really

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working for gov't

Paralegal (Current Employee) - Halifax, NS - 18 October 2018

Too much work load for a limited amount of staff, gov't refusing to hire more people to cover the workload. Staff are nice, we get a lunch hour and breaks.

Pros

Pension and Benefits

Cons

Too much workload

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Insights into Province of Nova Scotia

Based on 23 survey responses

What people like

Feeling of personal appreciation
Ability to learn new things
Supportive environment

A wonderful work-term experience!

Help Desk Support Technician (Former Employee) - Yarmouth, NS - 13 August 2018

They were wonderful to me during my work term. My supervisor helped me understand the basics of the job, and provided me with the support I needed to succeed at the position. Very friendly co-workers, and a very healthy work atmosphere.

Pros

Great co-workers, great support, paid travel millage.

Cons

If I had to pick any, it would be 30 minute lunch.

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Good work-life balance

Director (Current Employee) - Halifax, NS - 7 April 2018

The government is a great place to work for stability and benefits. Salaries are lower compared to the private sector for jobs that require advanced skills but most people you'll work with are honest and hard working. Due to bureaucracy, it often takes a long time to get things approved.

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Productive Workplace

Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Halifax, NS - 17 November 2017

I have previously worked for Government of Nova Scotia and enjoyed the experience. It taught me about services that are available and how to contact them or have the constituent contact them directly. The hardest part of the job was being alone in the office most of the time as I prefer a team atmosphere. Most enjoyable part of the job was being able to make a difference in someone's life.

Pros

networking

Cons

getting bus home at late hours

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Great place to work

Computer Service Officer (Former Employee) - Halifax, NS - 7 January 2017

Province of Nova Scotia is a great place to work. Great people and enjoyable working environment. You will be asked to manage and do lots of projects by yourself. This makes it a great learning environment.

Pros

Enjoyable working atmosphere

Cons

Slow pace

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Productive and fun

SAP Operations lead and test manager (Current Employee) - Halifax, NS - 9 June 2016

Productive Punctuality PMP skills stretching the timings and working hard to reach goals enjoying my work daily challenges new tools

Pros

multi cultural

Cons

long hours

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A great place to gain new skills and serve the Public

Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Halifax, NS - 9 February 2016

I found the workload to be extensive at times, due to shortage of staff. I have acquired many administrative skills and knowledge of the protocol of a government office and the policy and procedures. Most of the management that I was required to work with seemed reasonable and fair, as well as the co-workers who were very accommodating when need be. I take on all of my positions with an understanding that the job must meet deadlines and constant change. This I welcome, since I strive more in situations like this. I enjoy working with great people and helping out the Public.

Pros

Working with good people who were down to earth

Cons

Heavy work loads at times, but not really a problem.

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Excellent Company

Operations Manager (Current Employee) - Halifax - 25 October 2013

-Great company to work for, benefits and salary were great.

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methodical work place with professional people

Programmer (Former Employee) - Halifax, NS - 1 June 2013

* A typical day of work consists of bug fix and roll out changes to QA environment. * I learned how to handle multiple task and prioritize them. I also learned how to handle user expectation. * co-workers were professional. * manage both user and team lead's expectation. * Learn about new tools and more in depth knowledge about Java.

Pros

jobs security

Cons

salary

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Accounts Receivable Clerk (Current Employee) - Halifax, NS - 4 April 2013

Learned a lot, not only working experience, also how to deal with different people, also Canadian working enverionment culture

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Hard to get a term/permanent

Secretary I (Current Employee) - Halifax, NS - 12 November 2012

I have been casual for over a year. All assignments have been good. Diversity is not just a catch phrase and diversity makes it a very respectable workplace.There is a lot of work to do and sometimes it cannot be completed in the time alloted.