Student Employment

Find work on campus and beyond

Looking for part-time work or a summer job to complement your education? King’s students have numerous paths to seek paid practical experience.

Current Listings

The Student Employment Board lists opportunities below that are exclusively available to King’s students.

Student Educator

Deadline to Apply: 5 p.m. ADT, Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Contract Terms

August 25, 2025 – March 27, 2026

December 15, 2025 – January 5, 2026 off on unpaid Winter Break

28 weeks total, 10 hours per week

Hours are flexible and can be worked on a negotiated schedule, combination of remote and campus work.

Pay: $17.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

This position is funded by Nova Scotia’s Department of Advanced Education which has given each post-secondary education institution in Nova Scotia funding to hire Student Educators.

The Student Educator will report to, and be supported by, the King’s Sexual Health and Safety Officer (SHSO). They will work together with the goal of sexualized violence prevention, increased awareness of the University of King’s College Sexualized Violence Awareness, Prevention and Response Policy, and increased skills for students. There will be two Student Educator positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. One Student Educator from 2024-2025 will be continuing their term, this post is to hire one student for the second position.

Duties include

  • Meet regularly with fellow Student Educators as part of the Provincial Student Sexual Violence Community of Practice to exchange information, discuss issues and plan provincial programming
  • Work collaboratively with fellow Student Educators to create and implement province-wide sexual violence prevention education, programs, campaigns and initiatives
  • Work individually on King’s campus to create and implement sexual violence prevention education, programs, campaigns and initiatives
  • Act as a peer-facilitator of the Waves of Change Bystander Intervention Training and promote content on campus
  • Assist King’s in implementing the ten recommendations outlined in the 2017 report – Changing the Culture of Acceptance

Please note that the role of a Student Educator is not to receive disclosures of sexualized violence or offer direct support to survivors.

Examples of previous Student Educator initiatives at King’s: making and distributing zines, outreach tabling, trivia nights, art contests, crafting and self-care events, producing webinars and podcasts, bringing in speakers/presenters from community.

Training Opportunities

  • Waves of Change Bystander Intervention facilitator training
  • Student Educator conference in Fall 2025
  • Once hired, Student Educators will be expected to complete the Break the Silence NS online training course and a Consent and Respect at King’s Brightspace module (as part of their paid hours).

Qualifications and assets

  • Must be a student currently enrolled at the University of King’s College
  • Knowledgeable of issues surrounding sexualized violence and how systemic oppressions (such as racism, anti-Black racism, colonialism, transphobia and ableism) intertwine (see “to apply” section)
  • Comfortable with public speaking and facilitation (professional development will be offered in this area)
  • Comfortable engaging with other students in outreach and discussion
  • Able to work independently
  • Time management skills
  • Event organizing experience

The hiring committee for this position is open to the variety of ways that people possess the above skills, including learning that has taken place outside of academia and paid work. Please consider applying even if you don’t have experience with all qualifications and assets. This position is meant to support growth on the job.

To apply for this position, please forward a resume and a brief writing of your understanding of sexualized  violence and what attracts you to this position to:

Jordan Roberts
Sexual Health and Safety Officer
University of King’s College
6350 Coburg Road Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1

jordan.roberts@ukings.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Virtual interviews will be available for students who are away from Halifax for the summer.

The University of King’s College is on unceded Mi’kmaw Territory. We are all treaty people.

The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.

This position is funded by Nova Scotia’s Department of Advanced Education.

The Department of Advanced Education oversees post-secondary education throughout the province to help people learn and develop the skills they need. They work with universities, NSCC, and private career colleges to help them provide programs, courses and inclusive learning environments. They also administer student assistance (student loans) and post-secondary accessibility services, and provide support for programming that creates equitable, diverse and inclusive post-secondary education.

Forestry Research and Digital Advocacy Assistant

Deadline to Apply: May 23, 2025

Hutchinson’s Acres Maple Syrup (in collaboration with Blomidon Naturalists)

• Address resumé to: Alan Warner, President, Blomidon Naturalists
• Send resumé, care of: Leigh Gillis at leigh.gillis@ukings.ca
• Location: virtual (with on-site visits to Southwest Kings County, N.S.)
• Duration: Summer 2025 (with possibility of ongoing part-time work)

Position Overview and Objective of Role

A coalition of forestry protection advocates and rural businesses—led by Hutchinson’s Acres Maple Syrup—is seeking a motivated and digitally skilled university student to support a public education and engagement initiative during Summer 2025. This initiative focuses on raising awareness of proposed protected wilderness areas in Nova Scotia, including the Chain Lakes region in Southwest Kings County.

The successful candidate will play a lead role in conducting research, translating that research into compelling digital storytelling and implementing a multi-platform social media campaign.

The objective of this position is to highlight the need for immediate government action to:
• Designate proposed protected wilderness areas
• Stop wood harvesting in these zones
• Prioritize long-term, sustainable forest use over low-value extraction practices

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct journalism-style research on forestry practices, environmental regulations and biodiversity impacts specific to topics related to:
    • Comparison of sustainable forest (tourism, recreation, sugarbushes, etc.) with low value efforts (biomass, pulp and paper)
    • Comparison of regulations for forest use on crown land by forest companies and regulations for environmental assessments of other industries using public lands
    • Consideration of the impacts on forest lands if the proposal for pulp and paper mill in Southwest Nova Scotia were to go forward.
  • Review scientific and government documents to support evidence-based storytelling
  • Create engaging, informative content (visuals, text, infographics, short videos) for social media platforms
  • Manage and publish content across digital platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc.) using scheduling and analytics tools
  • Design and implement a digital campaign calendar to support phased messaging and outreach
  • Participate in virtual meetings with campaign partners to share updates and refine strategies
  • Visit the Lake Paul area at least once (preferably 2–3 times) to document the site for use in digital content

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a university program (journalism, or arts focused program with minors in
    environmental studies, sustainability, communications, or related field preferred)
  • Strong journalistic research and writing skills; experience interpreting scientific/environmental data an asset
  • Proficiency with digital content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut
    Experience managing or contributing to social media campaigns, including use of scheduling and analytics tools
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate remotely
  • Passion for environmental advocacy, community engagement, and sustainability
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Additional Details

  • This role is suited to someone living in Nova Scotia, but is largely organized as a virtual/remote work position
  • Occasional site visits to Southwest Kings County. The student should be able to provide their own vehicle but financial support for travel may be provided.
  • The student must have access to their own computer and stable internet
  • Supervision will be provided jointly by representatives of both Hutchinson’s Acres Maple Syrup and Blomidon Naturalists.
  • Regular supervisory, as well as team meetings and updates to be held via Zoom, email and phone

Hours and Remuneration

  • $18.00 per hour
  • 35 hours per week

Marketing & Communications Coordinator (12-Week Student Internship)

Deadline to Apply: May 23, 2025

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the team in executing strategies and initiatives that enhance brand visibility and drive engagement in the sector.

This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of marketing campaigns, supporting the management of our social media accounts and corporate website, coordinating events and performing various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and analysis of marketing
campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and social media.

Content Creation: Help create and edit content for marketing materials, including
blog posts, short and long form video, newsletters, brochures, social media posts,
and email campaigns.

Event & Trade Show Coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating trade
shows, webinars, and other events, including logistics, vendor communication, and
promotional activities.

Internal Communications: Support the creation and dissemination of internal
communications, such as newsletters, announcements, and intranet updates.

Media Relations: Assist with media monitoring and press release distribution.

Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the Marketing &
Communications team, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and
handling correspondence.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
• Basic understanding of digital marketing tools and techniques
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Previous student internship experience in marketing is a plus
• Previous experience with technical platforms including SproutSocial, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and/or WordPress CRM considered an asset
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in an undergraduate program. This role is
open to students, in any discipline (course work or minors in Marketing,
Communications, Public Relations, Business, considered an asset).

Pay & Benefits

• This is a paid internship at a rate of $20 per hour, 35–40 hrs per week (exact hours
to be confirmed).
• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic B2B marketing environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced marketing professionals.
• Exposure to various aspects of marketing and communications.

Work Location

• On site at 110 Simmonds Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada, B3B 1N9 (located on HRM bus route)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resumé and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to debbie.koziel@novonixgroup.com.

Sales Operations (12-Week Student Internship)

Deadline to Apply: May 23, 2025

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work with a smart and collaborative sales team
  • Contribute to reducing the carbon footprint and advancing a cleaner energy future with an innovative company

Role summary

NOVONIX is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to join our Sales team for a 12-week summer internship. This entry-level data entry role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be trained to use our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system—Salesforce—and will play a key role in organizing and uploading our historical sales and contact data. No prior experience with Salesforce is required—we will teach you everything you need to know!

Rate of Pay is $20 per hour, 35-40 hours per week (exact hours to be confirmed).

This position will be on-site at our Dartmouth, N.S. location. The working hours are between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. We are located on a bus route.

Responsibilities include

• Review and organize all historical sales data for hardware and services customers of NOVONIX.
• Manually upload all historical sales data in NOVONIX CRM.
• Review and organize all historical contacts and leads for hardware and services customers and prospects.
• Manually upload all historical contacts and leads into NOVONIX CRM.
• Create reports and dashboards to review uploaded data for accuracy and identify duplication.
• Review and organize any other historical data relevant to CRM and upload it into the platform.
• Organize contacts and leads into lists that marketing can use in outreach campaigns.
• Assist with cold outreach campaigns to leads and prospects to help grow the sales pipeline. team.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and contribute to a dynamic sales team.
• Basic knowledge of excel

Extra awesome if you also have:
• Familiarity with CRM systems or data management tools (an asset, not a requirement).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resumé and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to debbie.koziel@novonixgroup.com

DEADLINE TO APPLY – MAY 23, 2025

Diversity statement

At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

I think working while affiliated with the university is special and places a great responsibility on the student to make use of their time in the most productive ways possible.

Trisha Malik
Trisha Malik

Exhibition Content Developer, Discovery Centre, through a King's Undergraduate Fellowship in Public Humanities

Employment Programs

King’s students have the opportunity to work in almost every area of university life, and even beyond the university through facilitated internships and fellowships. Typical jobs include peer mentor, fundraising campaign caller, residence junior don, reporter for the communications team, fitness centre attendant and athletics photographer, just to name a few.

Student Assistantship Program

If you are looking for an opportunity to work as an assistant to a professor, look for the Student Assistantship Program (SAP) listings at the beginning of fall, winter, and summer term. Successful candidates will be paired with a faculty supervisor to work on a project such as academic research, publication preparation, new course development, journalistic projects, academic and cultural events, outreach, or archival work. These positions are light on hours—just 30h completed over a term, usually according to the student’s preference—so they offer the opportunity to gain career-building academic experience and skills, while making a minimal impact on study time.

Student-run businesses

Students have the opportunity to work on campus at one of three student-owned and operated businesses: the King’s Co-op Bookstore, the Wardroom (student lounge) and the Galley (coffee shop). Ask at these locations about openings.

External opportunities

King’s also coordinates several funded summer internships and part-time work experiences at external organizations and businesses that will offer students the opportunity to experience for themselves the value of their liberal arts education.

Paid fellowships

The King’s Undergraduate Fellowships in Public Humanities is an opportunity to do an experiential learning internship at an organization or business that brings the humanities to bear on the world.

The Scotia Scholars Award, funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, is a funded opportunity for two undergraduate students at King’s to be the principal investigator on their own research study in the area of health research.

Student Workbook

King’s encourages all student employees to use this workbook as a template for planning, documenting, and reflecting on their work experience. The goal of this document is to help elevate all student work experiences to work-integrated learning, so that students can maximize their personal and professional growth while supported by their university.