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Research Officer
@ NSPC Caucus Office
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
The NSPC Caucus Office is hiring a full-time Research Officer to support elected officials with political research, analysis and written briefings. The role involves collaborative and independent research for internal and external audiences, attending House sittings and committee meetings, and drafting Caucus documents. It is an entry-level, on-site position that requires some evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct political research and policy analysis
- Prepare briefs, reports and presentations
- Attend House sittings and committee meetings
- Monitor legislation and government policy trends
- Draft Caucus documents and talking points
Requirements summary:
- University or college degree or diploma
- Investigative research experience
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to work without supervision and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Political Science |
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NSPC Caucus Office
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Do you have a passion for politics? Are you interested in using your talents to support our elected officials? If so - we have the full time opportunity for you. The Nova Scotia PC Caucus Office is seeking a Research Officer. The successful candidate will join a team of motivated individuals and will be responsible for working both collaboratively and individually on various research activities for both internal and external audiences.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Conduct timely political research on various topics and analysis of issues relevant to the PCCO and the PC Caucus
· Prepare written communications—letters, briefs, reports, presentations—reflecting research results.
· Actively participate and at times take the lead on Committee Briefing meetings.
· Attend House Sittings, Committee Meetings and other internal or external meetings as assigned.
· Keep up to date with pertinent legislation, trends, and developments in government policy.
· Actively monitor policies and trends pertaining to the assigned portfolios and committees.
· Assist with responding to inquiries from Members and their constituency offices.
· Work in collaboration with other research staff to contribute to the development of internal and external communications.
· Formulate and participate in drafting Caucus documents (such as Members’ statements, briefing notes, committee talking points and others as required)
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
· University/College degree/diploma. Political Science degree considered an asset.
· Solid experience in investigative research at an academic or professional level.
· Proven ability to work without supervision, producing accurate and effective work according to deadlines and maintaining organized records.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Ability to write succinctly, powerfully, and quickly.
· Ability to work under tight timelines/deadlines and changes in priorities.
· Must have strong writing and editing skills.
· Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
This is an entry level, on-site work opportunity. If you are interested in joining our tight-knit team, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] before October 26th, 2026. Please include Research Officer in the Subject Line.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or skills required. The employer reserves the right to modify the job description based on business needs.
MUST be able to reliably commute to Halifax, or are planning to relocate to the HRM.
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