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 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

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.

 We are presently recruiting a Case Manager

37.5 hours/week - Full Time Term position  
(August 2022 – December 2022)
Potential for renewal
 
Primary Work Location: Bridgewater and Liverpool Centre locations
(Travel within Queens and Lunenburg Counties)
 
Our team of Case Managers (Certified Career Development Practitioners) assist job seekers and employers to navigate a range of programs by offering services that include career planning, job search and job development to assistance with staffing recruitment, HR planning, retention and referrals to other government supports available to Nova Scotia Businesses.
​
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: Friday August 19th 2022 at 12 noon.
 
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.

We are presently recruiting to fill two (2) Summer Student employment positions for our Bridgewater and Liverpool Centres.

​Information Resource Specialist “Summer Internship”
Summer Student Employment Opportunities
37.5 hours/week - Full time/term positions

Centre hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.   
 
Primary Work Locations:  Bridgewater Centre – 1 position and  Liverpool Centre – 1 position
 
These Summer Internship positions will provide meaningful work experience for students with goals of becoming employed in the field of Career Development Services. Students must be graduating from high school and entering post secondary in the fall of 2022, or be a student returning to post secondary education. Interns may be of any age, as long as you are a student enrolled in post-secondary education in the fall of 2022.
 
This opportunity may be of particular interest to students enrolled in human services, education, social work, social sciences or humanities programs, but is not limited to these areas of study.
 
Position Summary:
Information Resource Specialists (IRS) address client’s information needs. They help clients find the most relevant resources and guide them in developing the skills to use these resources. They understand research methods for gathering information and utilize a variety of mediums to share information based on the users’ needs. IRS staff have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of community resources, government programs and work search strategies and can assess clients’ information needs and refer to the appropriate resources and supports in a timely manner.
 
Core Competencies:

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

 
Responsibilities:
IRS support the front-end services in a Nova Scotia Works office by:

• Greeting visitors by phone or in person
• Sharing information about our services as well as referrals to community programs and services that will aide them in their next steps
• Book appointments with appropriate staff
• Assist with promotion of programs and services (this could include creating promotional materials and sharing with community via phone, email or social media postings)
• Offering specialized services to youth through 1-1 support or group workshops

 
In order to fully understand the services of Nova Scotia Works, the Student Summer Interns will also:

• Provide assistance to Employer Engagement Specialist by identifying new or existing employers we have not partnered with and explaining our services
• Work alongside our Student Liaisons to create a youth event in August. This will include research, planning and running of the event (youth focus groups, job fair)

 
 Required Knowledge

• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Organizational skills
• Ability to access and effectively use information and communication technology to conduct research
• Working knowledge of employment/career related services, programs and interventions
• Ability to define and assist with career and personal development goals and transition

 
 Personal Attributes

• Work collaboratively with other staff members
• Adhere to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making and respect for diversity
• Commit to professional development and career self-management

 
Supervision and Terms

• Student Interns will be mentored and supervised by the Information Resource Specialist and report to the Operations Manager
• Industry training will be offered through the Nova Scotia Career Development Association and the Centre for Employment Innovation during the summer work placement
• Travel occasionally for work purpose (travel allowances provided)
• Have access to a reliable vehicle
• Possess a clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check
• Term 12 – 16 weeks; based on your graduation or end of semester, anticipatory start date for the position can begin as early as May 3, 2022 with an end date of September 2, 2022.

 
Salary:   $15.00 / hour
 
Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of our Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotian’s 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 to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca and Heather Clarkson, Operations Manager, hclarkson@empsolutions.ca  indicating in the email subject line, IRS Student Intern Position 2022. In your cover letter answer the questions “what type of work do you want to do when you finish school” and “why do you think this internship will help you find work in that field” Please also indicate your preference to our Bridgewater or Liverpool office location if you should have one.  
 
Please note that only emailed applications will be considered. No telephone calls please.
 
Deadline for Submissions: Tuesday, April 19th,2022 at 12 noon 

​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. A clear criminal record check will be required upon hire.