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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Join us for an inspiring workshop presented by RBC, designed to help newcomers and the general public understand the importance of personal branding. This session will provide you with the tools and strategies to create and showcase a compelling personal brand that sets you apart and propels you towards career success in Canada. Agenda Highlights: […]
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 […]
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 […]
A discussion on understanding and managing mental health, with a lived experience perspective. This session will be facilitated by Jill McEwan and she will review 4 vital components of improving and maintaining optimal mental health.
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.
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 […]
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.
Workshop, In-Person Microsoft Excel is a full-featured program that creates spreadsheets for data entry, storage, and manipulation. It enables the user to produce professional quality spreadsheets to track data or perform a variety of analyses. This workshop teaches the moves past basic Microsoft Excel into Pivot Tables and Power Queries. Apply your new skills to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holidays/Closures Job Junction is closed today, all day in observance of Labor Day
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 […]
Showcase your capabilities and market yourself. Cover letters allow recruiters and hiring managers to gain a better understanding of your qualifications for a position. Learn how to create strong, appealing cover letters that add value to you and your resume.
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.
This information session facilitated by Public Service Commission (PSC) of Canada will instruct you on how to apply for jobs on the Government of Canada (GC) Jobs portal, highlight the importance of self-declaration, and how to request accommodations during the recruitment process. This is a safe and accessible session, explaining clearly how accommodations are implemented in the […]
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 […]
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.
