Summer Diversity Employment Programs

Full-time students are invited to apply for two summer hiring programs administered by the diversity management unit of the Department of Human Resources.

The Summer Employment Diversity Initiative program is open to full-time students who are aboriginal, black, racially visible or students with disabilities. Through this program, students are placed in summer job opportunities across the provincial government and across the province.

The Summer Employment Mentorship program is designed for young women studying in fields where women are under-represented, such as applied sciences, trades, technology and management.

These students are matched with female employees within the provincial government, who act as mentors to the student. The mentorship program provides young women with valuable work experience in their field of study, as well as with a role model.

"We are committed to creating a truly diverse workforce in the provincial government," said Human Resources Minister Allister Surette. "We hope that the valuable experience students gain from these summer programs will encourage them to consider a career in the civil service."

Approximately 35 students will be hired full time for 15 weeks in provincial government offices. The diversity program places students in jobs from clerical and administration to scientific and professional. In past years, female students in the mentorship program have worked in legal research, technology, fisheries, engineering and construction.

The programs are open to full-time students in university, community college, private trade schools or high school who will be returning to school in the fall.

Applications must be received by March 6. Students should mail applications and/or resumes to:

Summer Employment Opportunities Diversity Management Unit Department of Human Resources P.O. Box 943, Halifax, N.S., B3J 2V9

Or fax them to 902-424-0611.

Applicants may also apply on line through the Department of Human Resources website at http://www.gov.ns.ca/humr/ Information on the programs will also be available at campus employment centres at universities and community colleges, high schools, Access Nova Scotia Centres and Canada Employment Centres across Nova Scotia, as well as on the Department of Human Resources website.