Opportunities: Finance Co-Op Student

Competition # : 47674 

Department: Opportunities and Social Development

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Student

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG 

Closing Date: 29-Dec-25  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (DOSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support (DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure.  We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

We're hiring a Financial Co-op Student to join our Financial and Administration team. In this role, you are responsible for assisting with project work, processing payments in a timely and efficient manner and providing administrative support to the financial clerks.

Your work is performed in a fast paced, highly sensitive, confidential environment.

As our student, you will gain extensive knowledge of the public sector, government decision-making and communications, and other concepts. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your abilities in a diverse environment that fosters collaboration and incorporates your feedback to enhance our services.

As the Financial Co-Op Student, a few of your key responsibilities will include assisting in:

•    Various project work (including work within excel spreadsheets, SharePoint and SAP)

•    Processing and verifying balances and payments related to vendors for program areas

•    Analyzing invoices and maintaining an accurate filing system for all vendor billing.

•    Tracking and organizing various data in our database, SAP, and spreadsheets.

•    helping staff to address discrepancies and errors.

•    Preparing monthly reports.

•    Performing deposits and handling cash.

•    Organizing filing, office inventory, typing various correspondence and maintaining and accurate bring-forward system.

You may assist the Financial Clerk in supporting the development of program, management and statistical (financial and operational) reports, and other administrative duties.

This may be the right opportunity for you if you are an undergraduate student enrolled in a business administration or commerce cooperative education program.

You possess strong computer skills and are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). You also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines, and are flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. While not required, it is considered an asset if you have knowledge of the corporate financial management system (SAP).

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

These are two (2) co-op opportunities with an anticipated start date of January 5, 2026, and for approximately 11-12 weeks in duration. 

•    Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

•    Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.

•    Countless career paths.

•    Department specific flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade:  HOURLY 

Salary Range:  $ $29.69 Hourly   

The salary rates include an economic adjustment that has been approved.  These rates are effective April 1, Implementation in our HR system will occur on March 5, Until then, the current rates will apply.  Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the applicable policies.

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to