EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hants County Career Listings
Job Resource Centre
FutureWorx Job Search Centre
Hants County Career Opportunities
Hants County is full of employment opportunities. The difficulty can be in knowing where to look! The following links will bring you directly to the career portals of organizations, companies and businesses within Hants County who may be looking for you! Never hesitate to check out an employer because you doubt your skills will match what they are looking for - you may be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes it’s also a matter of asking – it never hurts to ask an employer if they are hiring. Perhaps they haven’t had a chance to post for the position available.
NSLC Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
Bluewave Energy (Shubenancadie Location and across Canada)
Central Supplies (Windsor Location)
Irving Job Board (Eastern Canada)
Public Service Commission of Canada (Federal Government Jobs)
Tim Horton’s (Various Locations)
Provincial Government of Nova Scotia (Various Locations)
VON (Victoria Order of Nurses)
Annapolis Valley District School Board
Chignecto-Central Regional School Board
More Education and Employment Links
Labour Market Information/Career Planning/Licensing
Provides information on the labour market in Nova Scotia. Profiles different career options and offers advice on career planning and educational opportunities.
www.nscareeroptions.ca
Opportunities Nova Scotia provides information on working and living in Nova Scotia. There is information for job-seekers and employers.
opportunitiesns.ca/home
A resource guide for internationally educated professionals looking for information on coming to Nova Scotia.
www.workinginnovascotia.ca
IETP-NS gives Internationally Educated and Trained Professionals a collective voice in addressing the issues of access to professional licensure and employment in Nova Scotia.
www.ietp-ns.ca
Information on Labour Mobility within Canada. That is, information on whether or not your trade/tickets/certifications are transferable inter-provincially.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/labour_mobility/index.shtml
The Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA) is an excellent resource centre for newcomers to Nova Scotia. Learn about opportunities for employment and career development. MISA also provides excellent support and networking opportunities for those who are new to the province.
www.misa.ns.ca/wins_nb_online.php
Career Programs in Nova Scotia
Job Resource Centre
Since 1994, the Job Resource Centre has helped meet the employment needs of the citizens of West Hants. Each year over 10,000 visits are made by job seekers and entrepreneurs, resulting in an average of 300 jobs found and 35 businesses started per year.
www.jobresourcecentre.ca
FutureWorx Job Search Centre
Offers job search assistance to the residents of East Hants and surrounding area. The centre has also been instrumental in the development of additional enhanced employment services and initiatives that are structured to assist individuals seeking employment. The centre is a great success and it continues to grow and to expand its services. Several initiatives connected with the Centre include: Career/Job Fairs, YouthWorx, Job Creation Partnerships as well as the Youth Information Officers initiatives.
www.futureworx.ca
Career Starts
Career Starts is an employment program that offers valuable assignments, projects, and skill development within the Nova Scotia government. If you are in high school, university, college, or a recognized trade school, or if you have recently graduated from a post secondary institution, check out some of the programs that might be available to you. Included in this program are: The Post-Secondary Internship program, the Co-operative Employment program, the Summer Female Mentorship program and the Summer Diversity program.
www.gov.ns.ca/psc/default.asp?mn=1.164.187.188
Student Assistance/Financial Information/Education
The following sites provide you with information on various grants, scholarships and loans that may be available to you and how to apply. There is also information on courses offered by schools across Canada.
studentloans.ednet.ns.ca/
www.canlearn.ca
Skills Development
The following links bring you to the two job resource centres in Hants County; Futureworx in Elmsdale and the Job Resource Centre in Windsor. The offer assistance in the area of career development including; job postings, career counselling, workshops, resume writing and more.
www.futureworx.ca/staff.php
www.jobresourcecentre.ca/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Hants County Community Access Network
We offer support and advocacy for persons with disabilities or barriers who are interested in employment related training and assistance, including:
- Job search assistance
- Work placements
- Re-training
- Workshops
Support is also available for employers who wish to provide an inclusive environment for persons with disabilities including wage subsidies, assistance with workplace modifications and job coaching.
www.hantscountycan.org