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