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Social Workers; BSW & MSW

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.21 - 58.3 CAD Hourly CAD 42.21 58.30 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Social Workers (BSW & MSW) - Various Locations Throughout The Province

Req

Location:

Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia

Department:
Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment:
Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available

Union:
Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community‑based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high‑quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and qua ternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work‑life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle.

Visit us today and check out  to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is seeking qualified Social Workers (BSW & MSW) to fill vacancies across a broad range of program & service areas. Opportunities can be found in communities throughout the province. If you are seeking an in‑hospital role, or an outpatient clinic setting, a vibrant urban community or tranquil rural area, we want to hear from you.

We want to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work from a recognized university

Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Social Worker required

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum two (2) years of experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Health Care Social Worker (Developmental) scale.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Compensation and Benefits
BSW Level :

$36.58 - $48.53 Hourly

Developmental (less than 2 years experience) $34.80 - $44.39 Hourly

MSW Level :

Healthcare Social Worker Developmental (less than 2 years experience) $35.83 - 38.79 Hourly

Clinical Therapist $42.21 - $58.30 Hourly

Clinical Therapist Developmental (less than 2 years experience) $35.82 - $47.53 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Hours
Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact usrecruitme

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