Nova Scotia Unit assistant Jobs – 114 Openings This Week

Aquatron Assistant
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $26.73–$33.84 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
3d
Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technologist (RVT/LVT)- Specialty Surgery & Anesthesia (Lead)
Rockyview Orthopedic & Veterinary Referral Specialists —Dartmouth, NS
- $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Residential Counsellor
The Sunset Community —Pugwash, NS
- $23.70–$25.69 an hour
- Caregiving
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Cooks Assistant -Term Part-Time (3 Months) - 48 hours Bi-Weekly - Halifax Campus
Northwoodcare Inc. —Halifax, NS
- $24.25–$24.66 an hour
- Temporary
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Food service
Quick apply
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Secretary 3 (Administrative Assistant) (Designated)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $2,123.03–$2,348.18 a month
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
5d
Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part-time 0.75
VON Canada (Nova Scotia) —Shelburne, NS
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
4d
Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant)
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Chéticamp, NS
- $30.52–$34.43 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory control
- BLS Certification
Client Service Associate (CSA) - Planning & Scheduling - Temporary, Full-time
VON Canada (Nova Scotia) —New Minas, NS
- Temporary
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
14d
Anaesthesia Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $39.42–$49.57 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
5d
Assistant Branch Manager
Royal Bank of Canada —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
9d
Eastern Zone Medical Affairs Lead
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Sydney, NS
- $50.32–$62.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
7d
Chief Engine Operator - 4th Class
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Bridgewater, NS
- $31.68–$37.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- Up to 25% travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
5d
Industrial Mechanic
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Sydney, NS
- $32.79–$38.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $33.68–$39.44 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Physiotherapist
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Middleton, NS
- $38.43–$50.98 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $38.43–$50.99 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- BLS Certification
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Registered Nurse (RN)
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre —Eastern Passage, NS
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's
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Critical Care Nursing Officer
Government of Canada —Nova Scotia
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Bachelor's
- Nursing
Senior Accountant
Resolve Sleep Health —Bedford, NS
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
Quick apply
Care Team Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $24.91–$28.37 an hour
- Full-time
- BLS Certification
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
7d
Client Service Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Berwick, NS
- $28.80–$31.77 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
7d
Administrative Assistant (Designated Position)
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $39,444–$49,908 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
11d
Therapeutic Assistant - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Dartmouth, NS
- $24.75–$28.36 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
13d
Clerk 3
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $3,696.78–$4,136.22 a month
- Word processing
- Administrative experience
- Front desk
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
11d
Therapeutic Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $24.75–$28.36 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
6d

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Aquatron Assistant

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Dental care
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program

Skills

Microsoft Word
Accounts receivable
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
DEP
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organizational skills
Payroll
Computer skills
Business
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Information

Position Title

Aquatron Assistant

Research Project

Department/Unit

Aquatron

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S185-26

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$26.73- $33.84 per hour ($45,176 - $57,183 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Aquatron Laboratory offers services to the Dalhousie community including animal care of aquatic animals. The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. Reporting to the Director, Aquatron with a dotted line reporting to the Department Chair, Animal Science and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, the Aquatron Assistant is a shared position, with flexibility to be physically located in either Halifax or Truro. The incumbent will provide localized support to aquaculture staff, faculty and students in the location which it is based, while providing remote support for the other location.

Key Responsibilities

Complete financial duties including invoicing clients and vendors, journal entries, facility user fee calculations, bill payments, purchasing card administration, preparing financial forms, monitoring budgets, and assisting researchers in project budgeting.
Assist with human resources duties such as staff scheduling, preparation of payroll and hiring forms, tracking overtime, employee hours and employment status, organizing and tracking safety training, and staff onboarding.
Support animal care duties. This includes tracking fish population numbers, assisting with permit preparations, tracking and reporting, and monitoring for compliance with Canadian Council on Animal Care documentation and policy requirements, and safety and facility standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Administer space allocation and complete space usage reporting. Process service requests for maintenance and larger projects as required.
Provide additional administrative support including compiling and updating safety and facility SOPs, file organization and maintenance, organizing and tracking safety equipment, and, as required, distributing facility incident reports resulting in overtime.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Business/Administrative Professional diploma plus approximately three to five years’ related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in accounting systems, and accounts receivable/payable processes.
Proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to problem-solve while balancing competing priorities.
Strong computer skills particularly MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams) and Adobe Pro.
Meet moderate physical demands including working daily for brief periods in environments with hard, wet surfaces.

Assets

Familiarity with Dalhousie’s online financial records systems and/or payroll processes.
Experience working in aquatic animal administration.
Familiarity with aquatic regulatory compliance (DFO, NSDFA CFIA).

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

Respect & Inclusion
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Open Date

06/26/2026

Close Date

07/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21336

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