We are a registered non-profit society dedicated to assisting job seekers find employment and employers find suitable workers. We have been serving job seekers and employers since 1994 and in 2016, we became a Nova Scotia Works – Employment Assistance Services Centre and received operational funding from the Province of Nova Scotia. We partner with government, community agencies and local employers to deliver our inclusive employment services. We help individuals with career planning, job searching and on-the-job development, and help employers with recruitment, planning and HR support. Our staff assist individuals and employers navigate a range of no cost programs and services that will aid in their success.
Our Mission
“To enhance the employability of all individuals in our community through learning and inclusive services.”
Our Vision
“To inspire all people in our communities to follow a path leading to valuable employment.”
Our Values
Welcoming environment
Inclusion and Diversity practices
Have Trust and Respect
Use Innovation and Technology
Be Collaborative
Are Community Minded
Value Teamwork
Are Ethical
“To enhance the employability of all individuals in our community through learning and inclusive services.”
Our Vision
“To inspire all people in our communities to follow a path leading to valuable employment.”
Our Values
Welcoming environment
Inclusion and Diversity practices
Have Trust and Respect
Use Innovation and Technology
Be Collaborative
Are Community Minded
Value Teamwork
Are Ethical
THE TEAM
Margaret Matthews
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Bonnie MacDonald
Our IT Technician – Team Lead provides expertise in Information Technology within Employment Solutions ensuring our IT systems and devices are up to date, inclusive and accessible to all. Bonnie has been with us since 2002.
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Jennifer Hayward
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Charmaine Grandy
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Emily Bagnald, BA
Our Information Resource Specialists are the face of our society, Emily welcomes and provides the information and resources needed by individuals and employers to access our employment assistance services and programs in our Liverpool Centre. As well, Emily is also one of our Workshop Facilitators and provides instruction and guidance to session participants through a process of co-creation, active dialogue, and working together efficiently to help reach a particular goal. During each Workshop and Webinar, participants gain a better understanding of the skills needed to lead to meaningful employment.
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Maria Viniegra
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Garrett Sears
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Michael Girard
Our School Liaisons work with students Grades 7-12, and their families, to explore entering the workforce. They offer access to the latest provincial and national labor market trends, help students find co-op and job shadowing opportunities, provide one-on-one and group employment info sessions in North Queens Community School, Parkview Education Center, New Germany Rural High School, and Forest Heights Community School.
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Jim Key, CCDP
Our Employer Engagement Specialist works closely with employer partners to assess their needs and develop action plans. He also works with community and government partners to identify and plan for economic development opportunities in our region. On the ground level, he assists employers with recruitment, retention, and marketing of their employment opportunities and offers support with access to wage funding programs which assist their business growth.
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Nicole Wagner
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Carolyn Warrington
Our Employment Support Practitioner covers 3 distinct areas with individual job seekers; employment maintenance, skills enhancement and job search. This can include helping individuals craft resumes and cover letters, better their job search skills, and prepare for interviews. Support is provided to our clients during the transition to employment and, when necessary, provide follow up strategies to better understand employer expectations related to their on-the-job responsibilities.
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Heather Clarkson, CCDP
Our Case Managers/Career Development Practitioners (CCDP) job is to collaborate with job seekers in creating a strong return to work action plan that teaches the job seeker the skills and abilities needed to move successfully towards their employment plan. Case managers help with job search, career decision making and accessing funding programs for work experience, retraining and self-employment.
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Brenda MacKay, CCDP
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Jennifer Meister, MEd, BEd, BA
As an instructor within the Lunenburg County Adult Learning Opportunities Program, Jennifer works with adult learners to develop learning plans and set goals in reading, writing, and math. She also helps learners reach their employment, educational, or personal goals. She delivers training in basic computer skills, essential skills, workplace communications and math.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are governed by our volunteer Board of Directors. The Board provides governance of our organization, represents our organization to the community and ensures our Vision, Mission and Objectives are being met.
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Chairperson: Mary Jane Pittman
Vice-chair: Amrita Hazra Treasurer: Glenn Durnford Secretary: TBD |
Directors:
Albert Conrad Paul Peters Erin Carr Soni Keans |
