Junior Seafood Marketing Officer - Internship

Competition # : 45190

Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Internship

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 09-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support, and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s coastal and rural communities. As a department, we work to promote Nova Scotia as Canada’s premier fish and seafood province.

About Our Opportunity

We’re recruiting to fill an internship position with the Market Development Division to help our Province promote, increase awareness, and consumption of Nova Scotia seafood.

Did you know that the seafood industry is our province’s largest exporter and puts Nova Scotia as the top seafood exporter in Canada? This industry is a leading contributor to Nova Scotia’s economy and rural communities.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Junior Seafood Marketing Officer with the Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about market development and participate in planning and implementing market development events/initiatives to support Nova Scotia Seafood businesses and their premium products.
• Support the continued development of our NS Seafood brand (nsseafood.com) website, and development of collateral marketing materials while promoting NS Seafood.
• Assist the Seafood Marketing Officer with developing engaging content for the NS Seafood brand's social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, aimed at promoting the seafood industry and increasing the awareness of NS seafood.
• Assist with graphic design of marketing materials such as posters, infographics, banners, postcards, social media posts, presentations.
• Provide trade mission and logistics planning support.
• Analyze social media metrics to optimize our social media presence.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Applicants must have graduated from a post-secondary institute (such as a university or college) with a focus on marketing, communications, or public relations within the past 3 years of their application.

To be successful within this role you will also have:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of social media platforms;
• Graphic design and video editing experience, website content management systems, and social media scheduling software;
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software.
• Project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline- driven environment;
• Good interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in writing and presenting clear, concise documents to a range of audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in writing and presenting clear, concise documents to a range of audiences;
• Well-developed computer skills in a variety of software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the seafood industry is considered an asset for this position
  
  

Other Considerations

PLEASE NOTE: This is an internship opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026.

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 their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

Pay Grade: PR 06

Salary Range: $2,004.96 - $2,084.99 Bi-Weekly

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.

This Is a Bargaining Unit Position Initially Restricted To Current Civil Service Employees Represented By The Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If Applying From Outside a Government Office, Employees Must Apply Correctly Via This Link

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. 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 [email protected].