Working in NS: Job Search Resources

TEAM Work Cooperative 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada

New to Nova Scotia? Explore job search strategies and Canadian workplace culture. Build connections, network with other new immigrants, and explore the job market. Learn about career options, recruitment, the hiring process and even community resources to help support you as you start your journey to employment in Nova Scotia.

Event Series Skills Development Program

Skills Development Program

Webinar The SD Program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals, helping them obtain the skills training they need to find new employment. Participants in this webinar will receive the opportunity to learn about requirements, eligibility, and the application process.

Job Search Club

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova SCotia, Canada

Offsite Sessions Looking for a job? Come to the Job Junction Job Search Club for job-search support, including resume and interview assistance, networking tips, and much more. Our certified career development practitioners will be on hand to guide you in your job search at no cost! The sessions are drop-in, so no need to sign […]

Ace the Interview

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop This two-day workshop will give insights into the approaches and techniques that you can use to prepare for and ace your next job interview. By the end of the workshop, participants will be given the opportunity to conduct a mock interview and receive immediate feedback. Participants are asked to bring a sample job […]

Transferable Skills

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop Many job seekers struggle to identify their skills, or understanding how they can be applied to new work in different ways. This workshop will change and expand the way you think about your skills by understanding that they can come from any area or aspect of our lives.

Cover Letter

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop You have written a good resume. You are ready to submit then realize the application requests for a Cover Letter. Cover Letters give you an opportunity to make your best pitch on paper when applying to jobs. In this half day workshop, we will cover how to embrace the storytelling process to set […]

Resume Writing

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop This workshop will give you the opportunity to brush up on the trends in resume theory, analyze job postings for better tailoring/customization and explore ways you can better market yourself to employers. After completion of this full day workshop, participants will get the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 follow up session with a […]

Event Series Skills Development Program

Skills Development Program

Webinar The SD Program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals, helping them obtain the skills training they need to find new employment. Participants in this webinar will receive the opportunity to learn about requirements, eligibility, and the application process.

WHMIS

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is Canada's national workplace hazard communication standard. This half-day workshop provides information on the safe use of potentially hazardous materials and chemicals. Participants completing this workshop will receive a WHMIS certification card.

Hidden Job Market

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop Statistics show that only about 15% to 20% of jobs available in Nova Scotia are openly advertised. If you are struggling to break into this market, you will want to expand your job search into the remaining 80% to 85%, commonly referred to as the Hidden Job Market. This two-day workshop explores why […]

Computer Skills 101

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Program, In-Person Need a tune-up or a complete skill-up of your computer skills? Get exactly what you need with Job Junction in our small, inclusive workshop setting. Workshops include Computer Basics, Email and Cloud Basics, MS Word, MS Excel, and Digital Literacy. Sign up for one or all days! Contact us for the daily topics […]

Disclosure: Talking About Your Disability

TEAM Work Cooperative 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada

Have a disability? Should you disclose your disability or not? Learn about your rights, the pros and cons of disclosure, as well as how and when to approach the subject with an employer. What responsibilities does the employer have and how can I request accommodations? Discuss all these questions and more in a safe and […]

Career Planning

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop Career planning is an ongoing process that we all undergo as our personal vision changes throughout our lifetime. Throughout the course of this full day workshop, you will be guided through a variety of assessments, discussions and explorations that will help kickstart your career decision making process. Virtual participants are recommended to join […]

Job Search Club

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova SCotia, Canada

Offsite Sessions Looking for a job? Come to the Job Junction Job Search Club for job-search support, including resume and interview assistance, networking tips, and much more. Our certified career development practitioners will be on hand to guide you in your job search at no cost! The sessions are drop-in, so no need to sign […]

Ace the Interview

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop This two-day workshop will give insights into the approaches and techniques that you can use to prepare for and ace your next job interview. By the end of the workshop, participants will be given the opportunity to conduct a mock interview and receive immediate feedback. Participants are asked to bring a sample job […]

Job Junction is Closed (Remembrance Day)

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Holidays/Closures Job Junction is closed today in observance of Remembrance Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 8:30 am.

Resume Writing

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Hybrid Workshop This workshop will give you the opportunity to brush up on the trends in resume theory, analyze job postings for better tailoring/customization and explore ways you can better market yourself to employers. After completion of this full day workshop, participants will get the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 follow up session with a […]

Event Series OWL (Older Wiser Labourforce)

OWL (Older Wiser Labourforce)

Job Junction Resource Centre 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Program, Hybrid OWL is a 5-week employment readiness / job search workshop designed to assist mature job seekers ages 45+ who are returning to workplace, searching for a new job or exploring their career options. Learn more here. Participants can join from anywhere in Nova Scotia.

Confidence Building for Women 

TEAM Work Cooperative 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada

Looking for a confidence boost? You are not alone. Connect with other women on their journey to employment and build the confidence you need. Troubleshoot daily challenges and learn from each other in a way that isn’t seen your typical workshops. Discussion topics include: Positivity, Goal Setting, Affirmations, and more.

Event Series Skills Development Program

Skills Development Program

Webinar The SD Program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals, helping them obtain the skills training they need to find new employment. Participants in this webinar will receive the opportunity to learn about requirements, eligibility, and the application process.

Registration in advance is required.

Hybrid Workshops offer a choice between attending in-person or virtually.

Virtual participants should join from a laptop for the best possible experience. Mobile phones and tablets are not recommended. We use MS Teams.

Contact us

Use the form below or call us at 902-455-9675 for faster service. Our services are available for residents of Nova Scotia only.