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Town Hall - 295 George Street, Stewiacke NS, B0N 2J0 | (902) 639-2231

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