We provide self and assisted employment services, at no cost, for all individuals who reside in Lunenburg
and Queens Counties who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
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​Our Bridgewater Centre and Outreach Offices offer services that are delivered; in-person, virtually and by phone.
Need more information or want to register email us today at [email protected], or call ​1-902-543-2479 – toll free at 1-866-711-0411.

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Self-Services (No cost) 

New to the area?  Check out our Resource Guide here.

Self-services are available to anyone who visits our centre, you do not have to be a registered client to access:

• Orientation to our centre – we will show you around our centre and you will get familiar with all areas you can access.
• Determine service needs – our Information Resource Specialist will ask you a few questions to enable her to suggest next steps and determine your needs.
• Attend group sessions – we have a lineup of Webinars and Workshops you can attend (In Person and Virtually)
• Referrals to other community agencies – we can refer you to a community partner that can assist you to overcome a barrier if it is not employment or career related.
• Access Computers – our Bridgewater Centre computers are available to you from 8:30 – 4:30, Monday through Friday.
• Access to resume and cover letter building tools – we have programs installed on our public computers and can assist you in creating a resume and cover letter.  Show you how to gain access to Nova Scotia Works Digital an online portal to use resume and cover letter building tools online.​
• View/borrow resource materials & books – there are books and materials available for you to borrow or view in our Bridgewater Centre.
• Free printing, photocopying & faxing for job search purposes – there is a printer available for your job search and career exploration related documents.
• Phone available for local calls – we can provide access to a phone (in a private location) within our centre.
• Basic office supplies – access to paper, stapler, pens & pencils, etc.
• Access to Wi-fi – you can use our public wi-fi access point.
• Work with one of our staff – our Front Desk staff can book you with one of our Case Managers that will assist you one to one in reaching your career or job-related goal(s).​​

​Assisted Services (No cost)

Accessing our employment assistance services requires a registration with us, there is no charge as we are funded by Employment Nova Scotia.  

• Work one to one with staff – When you visit our Centre you will receive a referral to set up a scheduled meeting with a Case Manager either in-person, virtually or by phone to learn of your circumstances and to start the process of building a plan.
• Determine individual needs – our Case Managers assess your needs during a scheduled meeting to help you identify steps and strategies needed to reach your goal.
• Build a plan – with your Case Manager you will build a plan that includes those steps and strategies you identified to move you closer to your career and employment goals.
• Look at options – with your Case Manager you will learn of and identify your options for career decision making, job search, employment maintenance and skills enhancement.
• Referral to webinars, workshops, special programs – it may be recommended by your Case Manager you attend group sessions to enhance your employability at any time throughout building your plan.
• Identify barriers & roadblocks – together with a Case Manager you will learn about what is preventing you from reaching your goal(s).  You will also identify and build on your strengths to navigate your path to meaningful employment.
• Access pre-employment training and skills – your Case Manager will discuss your eligibility to participate in pre-employment training and skills certifications and may add them to your plan, if obtaining them are necessary for you to become employed.  
• Resume & cover letter critique & tips – it is important to be actively job searching with a resume and cover letter that portray you in the best possible light to gain employment.  Reviewing your resume and cover letter is part of building your plan with your Case Manager who may suggest you participate in group sessions where you will learn about highlighting your skills and experiences to help you stand out to employers with job openings.​

• Referrals for functional, educational, and technology assessments – Your Case Manager can refer you to an assessment that will recommend setps and strategies to add to your plan to overcome a physical, educational or technological barrier.   
• Referrals to adult learning programs and services – Lunenburg County Adult Learning Program is located one door down from our Centre and your Case Manager can refer you to join a program or work with an Adult Learning Instructor to increase essential skills such as reading, writing, math and more.
• Access to Employment Maintenance and Job Coaching – clients that have high barriers, may also have a disability, meet eligibility criteria wcan be referred by their Case Manager to also work with our Employment Maintenance Worker.  Our EMW will assist referred clients in reaching their maximum level of employment capacity by providing one-to-one service in the following areas:
• ​Transition to employment
• Job readiness
• Orientation to a workplace
• Assisting participants needs on the job
• Assistance in completing specific duties on the job​

Helpful Job Links

AG Careers – Providing human resource services to the agriculture, food, natural resources and biotechnology industry.

Assess Health Careers Canada – As one of the nation’s biggest employers, it takes only the best and the brightest to keep Canadians healthy.

Atlantic Canada Jobs – For more than two decades the Canjobs network has been trusted by thousands of employers to advertise and fill their most important roles, and helping job seekers find their next great opportunity! With a local emphasis, we connect people with jobs right in their backyards & neighborhoods. We are committed to helping communities grow & prosper through matching candidates with the right jobs and employers, to call home. Join us!

Job Gurus – Hundreds of thousands of jobs from thousands of employer and career sites across Canada.

Careers Nova Scotia – Find job prospects, wages, education, training paths, and demographic profiles.

Career Owl – A non-commercial service for Canadian jobseekers and employers. It’s all  FREE!

Charity Village – We offer paid job postings and free volunteer & event listings as well as nonprofit & charitable  sector resources and eLearning courses.
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Eluta – Official job search engine of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers® project.

Good Work Canada – is Canada’s largest community of environmental changemakers, sustainability professionals, job seekers and volunteers. It’s a hub for all Canadians working towards a green, healthy, sustainable world.

Government of Canada – The official website of the Government of Canada.

Green Jobs – Where to find environmental jobs, green jobs, conservation jobs.

Environmental Careers Organization – From job creation and wage funding to training and labour market research, we champion the end-to-end career of environmental professionals.

Glassdoor – Glassdoor has millions of jobs plus salary information, company reviews, and interview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job that’s right for you.

International Youth Programs – youth interested in working abroad, internships and summer employment.

Job Bank – is Canada’s national employment service, available as a website and mobile app. We help Canadians find work and plan their careers, and we make it easier for employers to recruit and hire across the country.

Job Boom – is Quebec’s largest employment site. Every day you can find thousands of job offers across 16 sectors of activity.

Job-less.info –  is a search engine for jobs in Canada – with a radically different approach to job search.  In one simple search, CA.job-less.info gives job seekers free access to employment opportunities from thousands of websites in Canada.  CA.job-less.info includes all the job listings from major Canada job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages – and we continue to add new sites every day.

Job Press – JobPress is the one source for WordPress Jobs. Backend, Frontend, Fullstack, Design, Support and Remote WordPress Jobs.

Job Shark – Founded in June 1997, JobShark is Canada’s oldest online job-board. With over 1 million members and 4 million annual users JobShark is a recognized leader in online recruitment within Canada.

Monster Jobs – the global leader in successfully connecting job opportunities to people.

Not for Profit – is committed to help build and strengthen Canada’s non-profit sector by connecting non-profits across the country with job seekers and volunteers.
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Nova Scotia Health Authority – provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province.

Nova Scotia Jobs – We are committed to making the public service a great place to work. We want our employees to feel valued, respected, connected and tuned-in, and we have forward-thinking policies and strategies to make that happen.

Nova Scotia Works – is a one-stop job search and career advice resource, helping Nova Scotians reach their employment goals.

Public Service Commission of Canada – Opportunities to work for the federal government.

Services for Youth – Learn about education, training, jobs, volunteer, and opportunities to make your voice heard.

Simply Hired – Learn about and find jobs in each city’s most popular industries, top companies and job types in cities across Canada.

South Shore Regional Centre for Education – Regional and school-based staff manage our school system to provide education programs and services to all students, including transportation. The SSRCE employs regional staff, school administrators, teachers, administrative assistants, librarians, custodians, program support assistants, computer technicians and school bus drivers.

Strictly Staffing – as an employment agency, we strive to offer a different, personable experience to both our clients and candidates. When working with us, your priorities come first. Our personal approach was recognized in 2016 when we were voted Consumer’s Choice Award Winner for Employment Agencies in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Personnel Department – is an international Total Workforce Solutions provider with deep workforce expertise in Aerospace, Business Professionals, Light Industrial and Mining. We help organizations perform in the face of a constantly evolving talent landscape through flexible, scalable solutions aimed at optimizing return on investment and reducing liability through services that are supported by the best retention programs and guarantees in the industry.

Work Cabin – THE #1 JOB BOARD OF CANADA’S CONSERVATION COMMUNITY

Working in Canada – learn about an occupation: available jobs, wages, career prospects, skills, job requirements and more.

Workopolis – was founded in 1999 and provides job services to Canadians in both French and English. For over 15 years, Workopolis has toiled to connect millions of Canadians with their dream job.

ZipRecruiter – What started as a way to help small businesses find great candidates has grown into a leading online employment marketplace that connects millions of job seekers with companies of all sizes.

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Resume & Cover Letter Tools

Struggling to build your resume or cover letter?  We have options!
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Our Staff are available to review your resume and provide you with tips and suggestions. Follow the links below for easy and effective resume and cover letter builders or templates. 
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For a Resume template download click here.  
For a Cover Letter template download click here.
​For a References template download click here.

We offer in-person Resume webinars/workshops in Bridgewater.   Follow the link to be directed to our Events Calendar to find the next Resume webinar/workshop.  We also have a selection of resume and cover letter creation books at our Bridgewater Centre that you are welcome to borrow, drop in to see what we have available.

Our public computers have WinWay Resume Deluxe 14 installed, this program is a flexible resume and cover letter writing software with all the tools you need to create a compelling resume and cover letter. With this resume/cover letter builder, you have access to various features that make the program act more like your personal career builder than a simple resume writer.  To find out more about WinWay Resume Deluxe 14 click here.

MS Word 2021 is installed on all of our computers and you can choose to use this software to build your resume and cover letters.  Land your dream job with free resume and cover letter templates from Office. Make your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) stand out with one of their free, eye-catching templates and matching cover letters in that showcase your skills and work history.

To access the resume and cover letter templates in Word:

• Open Microsoft Word
• Go to File > New
• Type ‘resume’  or ‘cover letters’ into the search box
• Click a resume/cover letter template that you want to use
• Click Create to open the resume/cover letter template in MS Word​