Every Friday
10-4:30
Stewiacke Library
Employment Services
“Nova Scotia Works/YMCA Employment Services Centre provides an inclusive service for all your employment needs”.
Services Offered
Case Management
- Case Managers assess client’s individual employment needs
- Create an individualized return-to-work action plan
- Provide referrals to other service supports when needed
- Provide job search tools and leads
- Supports/Follow-ups (even after becoming employed)
- Resume development/critique
- Interview Skills
- Assist your job search process
Employment Support/Maintenance
- The Employment Support Practitioner provides employment maintenance, support and retention so the client maintains employment
- Job Coaching
- On-site supports
- Advocate on the client’s behalf
- Workplace accommodations
Career Counselling
- Career Counselors work with you to manage a career change and transition by providing in-depth career guidance.
- Career Exploration
- Personalized Career Development
Job Development
- Job Developers provide support by matching clients with potential employers
- Ensures employment readiness
- Pre-screen and match job seekers to the employer
Employer Engagement
- Employer Engagement Specialists provide support and resources for inclusive hiring practices
- Reducing hiring & interviewing time
- Eliminating recruitment costs by matching client’s skills with employers' needs
- Conducting job fairs and customized hiring sessions
- Developing competency-based job descriptions
Local Centres
Middle Musquodoboit
12335 Highway 224
(902) 384-2390
Sheet Harbour
22756 Highway #7
(902) 885-2810
Porters Lake
5228 Highway #7
(902) 827-5110