Program Technician Internship

7 days ago


Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 43362

**Department**: Seniors and Long-Term Care

**Location**: HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Internship

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 03-Jul-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. We are committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on capital infrastructure, the Department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery.

About Our Opportunity

Our Mandate at Seniors and Long-Term Care includes to renovate and build 5700 new single-bed rooms, development of a Long-term Care Infrastructure Renewal Plan and supporting aging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Division is looking for a Program Technician Intern to contribute to the planning and monitoring LTC facility builds. Reporting to Coordinator - Program Planning, this position will be responsible for supporting the core deliverables that guide the projects within the Program. The Program Technician Intern will be required to advance the goals of the department through tracking of project and program level data, identifying and executing improvements based on this evidence.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Program Technician Intern, you provide technical and administrative support to the SLTC Infrastructure division and have a direct impact on the management of LTC rebuild project records, through the intake, analysis and tracking of submissions.

We count on your strong attention to detail and organization skills for the accurate and timely preparation of informal reports and recommendations in response to project document submissions and inquiries from department staff, other government departments, the public, service providers and project teams. You will be responsible to:
Participate in project initiatives as part of the team and complete tasks as assigned by the manager or supervisor to ensure an efficient and effective implementation.
Ensure that department records are maintained and the information is relayed to the proper individual for action;
Ensure proper documentation and signing authority are received;
Protect the confidentiality of Departmental and LTC sector information.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Graduation from a post-secondary institution, with an applicable field of study, within the last three years is mandatory. Applicable programs include: Engineering Technology, Building Systems Technologist, Engineering, Architecture, Planning.

For this position, experience and competency in a computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills is required. You will have experience adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and procedures.

The ability to communicate effectively with the Department, both verbally and in writing.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite of programs, especially Excel.
The ability to prioritize the scheduling of work requirements.
The ability to work within a team or individually, as required, with mínimal supervision.
Ability to carry out policies and procedures of the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care.

Though not required, it is considered an asset if you are familiar with:
Knowledge of building construction practices.
Knowledge of building plant systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, life safety and controls systems and devices.
A strong working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

35 hours per week, some flexibility in hours of work based on required travel within the province.

Additional Information

**Pay Grade**: PR 06

**Salary Range**: $1,924.95 - $2,360.46 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:



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