School Liaisons support students in Grades 7-12 and their families in exploring career options, understanding Nova Scotia labour market information and how these connect to school choices.

We are committed to having a team reflective of the Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons of minority and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume.

Successful candidate will be a highly dynamic, organized and detail-oriented individual with outstanding people skills, highly adaptable and flexible and has a passion for helping students/families to successfully implement their career goals. Self directed, accountable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
 
Responsibilities:

• Identify services and tools needed to support student and labour market connections
• During the instructional day, plan, promote or deliver career supports in consultation with school administration and other related school personnel (school counselor, teacher and specialist)
• During summer months work on youth focused initiatives, present on Lets Talk Careers and prepare workplans for the upcoming school year
• Gather and disseminate current and relevant career and Labour Market Information (LMI)
• Determine the degree to which tools, information and available resources reflect the needs of community organizations, service providers, employers/ industry partners and other referral agencies.
• Promote and deliver Let’s Talk Careers program at the Junior and Senior High School levels
• Delivery of student workshops focused on essential and employability skills that align with LMI, workplace expectations and job opportunities (individual or group sessions can be delivered at school and the community).
• Provision of support to Grade 12 students during their final semester which may include individual sessions for those who will be entering the labour market.
• Use approved Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) career software platforms to navigate labor market information, employment opportunities and to explore required workplace expectations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the province to share resources and deliver virtual workshops
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required.

 
   Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of community organizations, service providers, referral agencies and the public-school system
• Ability to access and effectively use information and communications technology, conduct research
• Solid understanding of Labour Market Information
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates practice of inclusion, ethical decision making and respect for diversity
• Commitment to professional development

 
Education, Training, Certification and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required.

• Willingness to obtain Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation
• Experience working with youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, African Canadians, other racially visible persons would be considered an asset
• Preference will be given to a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or in final stages of acquiring designation
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check

To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS Word Format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca  with the email subject line, Nova Scotia Works School Liaison and please identify which position you are applying for #1 or #2.
 
Please note that only 'emailed' applications will be considered. No telephone calls please.
 
Deadline for Submissions: May 29th, 2023 at 4:30pm
 
We thank you for your interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
Salary Range: $37,050 - $44,850

Job Developer will assist job ready clients who have difficulty marketing themselves to employers. The Job Developer will have a good understanding of diverse client needs, prepare clients for employment, make effective client-employer matches and maintain effective relationships with employers. The Job Developer will support program delivery and negotiate wage subsidy programs with Employers.

We are committed to having a team reflective of our Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons of Minority and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume.

37.5 hours/week
Primary Work Location: Bridgewater office, travel within Lunenburg and Queens counties.

Core Competencies:

• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Professional Behaviour
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Respectful
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Communication – written & verbal
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

 Responsibilities:

•  Assist job ready clients who have difficulty marketing themselves to employers, connect with employers.
• Research and identify companies, industries and growth sectors that are hiring in order to access job postings and uncover hidden job market opportunities.
• Effectively pre-screen and match job ready clients to appropriate employers.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Act as a liaison between the employer and client.
• Ability to match job ready clients’ skills to job requirements and use a strengths-based approach to job matching
• Able to utilize various strategies and incentives to develop employer relationships to encourage and support job matching and job carving.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Applicant must have:

• Good understanding of workplace culture and employer expectations
• Solid understanding of Labour Market Information, trends, fluctuations, occupations and employment opportunities
• Solid understanding of assessment, processes, tools and resources
• Good knowledge of community organizations, service providers, and referral agencies
• Working knowledge of employment/ career related services, programs and interventions

 
Must be able to:

• Work collaboratively with other staff members

• Access and effectively use information and communications technology; conduct research
• Adhere to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making and respect for diversity
• Commit to professional development and career self-management
• Design, organize and implement group sessions pertaining to job search skills with diverse client groups
• Negotiate wage subsidy programs with employers
• Assist in organizing job fairs
• Work closely and in partnership with the Employer Engagement Specialist to meet new employers and participate in community events as required
• Work closely with the Employment Support Practitioner to assist clients with preparing and maintaining their employment
• Follow up with clients on a regular basis
• Travel within Lunenburg and Queens Counties to meet with employers and clients

 
 Qualifications, Experience and Work Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required.
• Willingness to obtain Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation
• Experience working with youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, African Canadians, other racially visible persons would be considered an asset
• Preference will be given to a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or in final stages of acquiring designation
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check

To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS Word Format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca with the email subject line, Job Developer.
 
Please note that only 'emailed' applications will be considered. 'No telephone calls please.'  We thank you for your interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
Deadline for Submissions: May 30th, 2023 at 4:30pm
 
Employment Solutions Society offers a competitive wage and a benefits package to employees.
Salary Range: $37,050 - $48,750
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 We are pleased to present Liverpool Area Job Fair 2023.  

Everyone is welcome, this is a no cost event.

May 16, 2023
1 - 4 pm
at White Point Beach Resort - 75 White Point Beach Resort Road, NS

Free round-trip shuttles by Queens County Transit to our event from the Tourist Bureau  - departing at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.  Sponsered in partnership by Employment Solutions Society and Queens County Transit.

Registered Employers:  (check back often) - updated May 11/23

• ​APTEC
• Global Empire
• Jaspro Services Limited
• Liverpool Pizzeria
• Liverpool Superstore
• North Queens Nursing Homes
• Nova Scotia Health
• Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
• Paladin Security
• Queens Association for Supported Living
• Queens Learning Network
• Queens Manor
• Region of Queens Home Support
• Region of Queens Municipality
• Shell
• South Shore Work Activity Program
• The Friends of Hank Snow Society
• The Quarterdeck Resort
• Tim Hortons

CKBW will be broadcasting <<live>>.

Spanish and Ukranian interpreters on site to assist attendees with language translation.

Enter a ballot to win door prizes, draws will take place off site and winners will be contacted either by phone or email.

I am writing this comment to thank you guys for putting on the job fair that helped my daughter Julia obtain her first job.  Danielle set her up and introduced her to many of the vendors.  She introduced her to several contacts giving her the confidence she needed to come out of her shell and talk to prospective employers.  She assisted her with developing a proper resume and set her up with the school liaison Mike Girard, who works directly with students from Parkview Education Centre.  Mike made Julia feel comfortable and competent in the skills she had to offer and was highly impressed by her resume.  Julia successfully applied for several jobs and spoke with many employers.  She was contacted by Fresh Cuts for an interview and starts her job today.  Had Danielle not recommended the job fair to us she likely would not have made contacts on her own nor obtain employment.  I am very thankful for having a program like this in our community and the wonderful employees at your company that we had the pleasure of dealing with. Would highly recommend this group of individuals to anyone looking for employment.
 
Thanks,
Rebecca

WE are hiring a School Liaison - Term Position to work collaboratively with students, family members, educators, school board regional centres for education personnel, LAE, EECD and community partners including employers/industry to develop and enhance relationships within the education community.
The Nova Scotia Works School Liaison position will support students in Grades 7-12 and their families in exploring career options, understanding Nova Scotia labour market information and how these connect to school choices.
Primary Work Location: Liverpool office
School locations are Liverpool High, North Queens High, Lockport High, and Shelburne High
Successful candidate will be a highly dynamic, organized and detail-oriented individual with outstanding people skills, highly adaptable and flexible and a passion for helping students/families to successfully implement their career goals.
Responsibilities:

• Identify services and tools needed to support student and labour market connections
• During the instructional day, plan, promote or deliver career supports in consultation with school administration and other related school personnel (school counselor, teacher and specialist)
• During summer months work on youth focused initiatives, present on Let's Talk Careers and prepare workplans for the upcoming school year
• Gather and disseminate current and relevant career and Labour Market Information (LMI)
• Determine the degree to which tools, information and available resources reflect the needs of students, community organizations, service providers, employers/ industry partners and other referral agencies
• Promote and deliver Let’s Talk Careers program at the Junior and Senior High School levels
• Delivery of student workshops focused on essential and employability skills that align with LMI, workplace expectations and job opportunities (individual or group sessions can be delivered in school and the community)
• Provision of support to Grade 12 students during their final semester which may include individual sessions for those who will be entering the labour market
• Use approved Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) career software platforms to navigate labor market information, employment opportunities and to explore required workplace expectations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the province to share resources and deliver virtual workshops

   Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of community organizations, service providers, referral agencies and the public-school system
• Ability to access and effectively use information and communications technology, conduct research
• Solid understanding of Labour Market Information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates practice of inclusion, ethical decision making and respect for diversity
• Commitment to professional development

 Education, Training, Certification and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required

• Willingness to obtain Certified Career Development Practitioner designation
• Experience in working with youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, African Canadians, other racially visible persons would be considered an asset
• Preference will be given to a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or an individual in their final stages of acquiring the CCDP designation
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check

Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of our Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority and women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume
To Apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in a MSWord format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca  with the email subject line, Nova Scotia Works School Liaison
Please note that only emailed applications will be considered. No telephone calls please.
Deadline for Submissions: March 31, 2023 at 4:30pm
We thank you for your interest in NS Works Employment Solutions Society; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Start Date: April 17, 2023
Salary Range: $37,050 - $44,850

     I would like to express both my appreciation and thankfulness to Employment Solutions and the role they have played in helping me re-enter the workforce after being retired for 5 years and relatively new to Bridgewater.  My journey with them all began when I was looking for a service that offered assistance in redoing my resume. After some searches on Google, I found the site for Employment Solutions and contacted them to make an appointment.
     From the first phone call to the first appointment, I was welcomed and knew in my heart, I was at the right place. I had been assigned to a Case Manager to begin the process and worked closely with her as they began to build my file; and even when there was transition to a new case manager, the transition was smooth and I was well taken care of.
     I currently work with Danielle Wile who is my Case Manager; however, I have also received encouragement and excellent service from Charmaine at the front desk and Maria who taught and assisted me in building a new resume. She also gave me the tools I needed to get my name out there, job search tools and even how to properly apply for jobs online to ensure my resume was reaching the employers.
     It's been an incredible experience; and, I am now back to work in a role that suits me well. Danielle was so helpful and encouraging regarding this job placement and she continues to check in to ensure things are going well in my new role. She has managed my case with excellence, ensured I was registered in a First-Aid course, has helped me with networking within our area and helped us get a grant that was very beneficial to my employer. Now that is excellent service and the only cost to me was my personal commitment to engage in a service that was very beneficial to me.
     If you are looking for any advice surrounding employment, I would highly recommend you take the time to give them a call. They will ensure you have everything you need to succeed!"

​Sincerely,
Rhonda Fralic

We are pleased to announce an On-Site event in partnership with NSCC - Lunenburg Campus.  This event is open to the public, job seekers, students and alumni.

@ NSCC - Lunenburg Campus
75 High Street, Bridgewater, NS
Thursday, October 27th
from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Employers Confirmed

• Oak Island Resort
• Riverview Enhanced Living
• Employment Solutions Society
• Saunders Motors
• Lunenburg County Home Support
• OCR Equipment

                                                                 Looking forward to seeing YOU there!

Case Manager
37.5 hours/week - Full Time Term position  
(September 2022 – December 2022)
Potential for renewal
 
Primary Work Location: Hubbards and Chester
(Travel within Lunenburg County)
 
Position Summary:
 Case Managers are responsible for assessing an individual’s employment/career needs and identify those who are suitable for case management. Case Managers work with these individuals in a collaborative, client driven process to develop a Return To Work Action Plan (RTWAP). The actions of a Case Manager must address the specific needs of the client as documented in their goals. The Case Manager must support accountability by organizing service delivery that is appropriate, coordinated, and timely to address client needs and desired outcomes.
 
Core Competencies:

• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Respectfulness
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Accountability
• Professional Behaviour
• Communication – written & verbal

 
Responsibilities:
 
 Career Development
 Preference given to applicants who have a valid NS Career Development Practitioner certificate or be willing to become enrolled in the NSCDA Career Pathways working towards the CCDP certification

• Conduct client needs assessment, including Level 1 Assessment (others as needed)
• Assist clients to establish career goals, job search, job maintenance, skills enhancement, education plans and being able to identify and access resources for their own self-guided career development strategies where applicable
• Identify client strengths and barriers to employment, develop Return-to-Work-Action Plans to address barriers.
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.
• Monitor and evaluate the RTWAP; adjust as needed; provide follow-up and support
• Working collaboratively with community groups, agencies, and other organizations involved in providing community based career planning resources
• Connect with employers as required.

 
 Administration

• Documenting client information in LaMPSS (ex: employment history, education background, career goals, barriers to employment and Return-to-Work-Action Plan).
• Create and submit funding applications.
• Follow up progress and closing files in LaMPSS after the client meets his/her career objectives.

 
Required knowledge skills abilities and personal attributes:
 
The Case Manager must have:

• Proficient knowledge in the legislation, regulations, policies and procedures for employment, training and working knowledge of career development theory and applications
• Solid understanding of Labour Market Information and its applications
• The ability to define and manage career and personal development goals and transition
• Formal training in Case Management practices is an asset
• Solid understanding of assessment, processes, tools and resources
• Working knowledge of employment/career related services, programs and interventions
• A valid Nova Scotia Drivers’ license and access to reliable transportation.

 
The Case Manager must be able to:

• Effectively use information and communications technology; conduct research
• Adhere to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making and respect for diversity, inclusion and confidentiality
• Commit to professional development and career self-management

 
 Qualifications, Experience and Work Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in services related to counseling or in a helping profession may replace formal education.
• Clean criminal record check

 
Salary range: $37,050 - $48,750
 
Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of the Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons of minority and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume.
 
To Apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS Word Format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca and Heather Clarkson, Operations Manager, hclarkson@empsolutions.ca with the email subject line, Case Manager Term Position.
 
Please note that only emailed applications will be considered. No telephone calls please.
 
Deadline for Submissions: Tuesday September 27th at 4:30pm.
 
We thank you for your interest in NS Works Employment Solutions Society; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. References will only be contacted for those that have been selected for an interview.